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Zdan Family History

Zdan Name 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: Adan, Dan, Zhan, Han, Yan, Pan, Tan, An, Bean, Zhang

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Where is the Zdan family from?

You can see how Zdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zdan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Zdan families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zdan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zdan 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 Zdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zdan. 60% of Zdan men worked as a Janitor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Zdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdan 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Zdan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Zdan. For the veterans among your Zdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zdan in 1959 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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