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Ziven Family History

Ziven 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: Given, Biven, Niven, Diven, Leven, Wien, Raven, Bien, Lien, Eisen

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Where is the Ziven family from?

You can see how Ziven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ziven families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ziven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ziven families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ziven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziven 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ziven. 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 Ziven. For the veterans among your Ziven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziven lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Ziven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ziven in 1945 was 39, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziven 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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