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Zeyen Family History

Zeyen Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): habitational name from a place called Zeyen in Belgium. Compare Zeien.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zeyen family from?

You can see how Zeyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeyen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zeyen family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeyen's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Zeyen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeyen 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 Zeyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeyen. 50% of Zeyen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zeyen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zeyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Zeyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeyen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Zeyen. 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 252 military records available for the last name Zeyen. For the veterans among your Zeyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeyen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zeyen in 1963 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeyen 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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