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Zeen Family History

Zeen 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: Been, Leen, Zhen, Veen, Keen, Zeek, Geen, Reen, Deen, Zern

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Where is the Zeen family from?

You can see how Zeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeen family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Zeen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeen 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 101 census records available for the last name Zeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Zeen. 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 Zeen. For the veterans among your Zeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeen in 1963 was 85, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeen 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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