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Zakman Family History

Zakman 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, Oakman, Eakman, Zalman, Kalman, Rahman, Karman, Harman

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Where is the Zakman family from?

You can see how Zakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zakman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zakman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zakman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakman 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 83 census records available for the last name Zakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Zakman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zakman. For the veterans among your Zakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Zakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zakman in 1982 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakman 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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