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Zeaken Family History

Zeaken 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: Eaken, Leake, Eakes, Heaven, Heiken, Aken, Zenker, Zehren, Becken

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Where is the Zeaken family from?

You can see how Zeaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeaken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeaken family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeaken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeaken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeaken 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 12 census records available for the last name Zeaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeaken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zeaken. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zeaken. For the veterans among your Zeaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeaken lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Zeaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeaken in 1975 was 76, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeaken 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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