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Zakan Family History

Zakan 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: Zaman, Dakan, Kan, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Balan, Makin, Sakai

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Where is the Zakan family from?

You can see how Zakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zakan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zakan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zakan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakan 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 34 census records available for the last name Zakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zakan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zakan. For the veterans among your Zakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zakan in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zakan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakan 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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