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Zagan Family History

Zagan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fagan, Pagan, Sagan, Zaman, Hagan, Bagan, Magan, Zagar, Dagan, Agan

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Where is the Zagan family from?

You can see how Zagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zagan family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zagan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Zagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Zagan. For the veterans among your Zagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Zagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zagan in 1975 was 85, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zagan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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