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Zupan Family History

Zupan Surname Meaning

Slovenian (also Župan) and Croatian (mainly Župan) are status names that derive from župan, meaning ‘village headman’. This term is a derivative of the Slavic župa, which translates to ‘district’ or ‘community’.

In the case of the most common Slovenian variant Zupan, it originates from its Germanized (Middle High German) form, sūpān or suppān. The term has evolved to hold different meanings over time.

In modern contexts, the term župan refers to the ‘mayor’ or ‘burgomaster’, and in Croatia, it denotes the ‘head of an administrative district’. This reflects its integral role in local governance.

The variations in spelling and usage, such as Supan and Suppan, highlight the linguistic influences and adaptations over the years. This also showcases the cultural connections between the Slovene and Croatian languages.

Overall, the title of Župan carries significant historical and administrative weight, representing local leadership in both Slovenia and Croatia.

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


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You can see how Zupan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zupan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zupan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Zupan families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Zupan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Zupan families in 1891.
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What did your Zupan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zupan. 28% of Zupan men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Zupan women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zupan were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zupan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zupan. For the veterans among your Zupan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zupan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zupan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zupan in 1961 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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