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Zean Family History

Zean 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: Bean, Dean, Gean, Lean, Zeman, Pean, Zhan, Jean, Zern, Zea

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Where is the Zean family from?

You can see how Zean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zean families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Zean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zean 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 175 census records available for the last name Zean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zean 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zean. 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 Zean. For the veterans among your Zean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Zean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zean in 1971 was 65, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zean 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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