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Zordan Family History

Zordan 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: Jordan, Lordan, Gordan, Mordan, Nordan, Gordon, Norman, Bogdan, Organ

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Where is the Zordan family from?

You can see how Zordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zordan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Zordan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zordan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Zordan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zordan 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 Zordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zordan. 59% of Zordan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zordan women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zordan 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Zordan. 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 112 military records available for the last name Zordan. For the veterans among your Zordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zordan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zordan in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zordan 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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