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Zeden Family History

Zeden 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: Eden, Peden, Zeien, Heiden, Leven, Boden, Reder, Hyden, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Zeden family from?

You can see how Zeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeden family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zeden's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Zeden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeden 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 62 census records available for the last name Zeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeden 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Zeden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zeden. For the veterans among your Zeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeden lifespan?

Average Zeden life expectancy in 1975 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeden 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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