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Zeran Family History

Zeran 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: Beran, Zera, Zeman, Zern, Teran, German, Bean, Dean, Heron, Verran

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Where is the Zeran family from?

You can see how Zeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zeran families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeran's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeran. 43% of Zeran men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Zeran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeran 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Zeran. 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 88 military records available for the last name Zeran. For the veterans among your Zeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zeran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zeran in 1962 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeran 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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