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Zekanis Family History

Zekanis 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: Kanis, Zelonis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Means, Zani, Banis, Benis

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Where is the Zekanis family from?

You can see how Zekanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zekanis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zekanis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zekanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zekanis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zekanis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zekanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekanis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zekanis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zekanis. For the veterans among your Zekanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekanis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zekanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zekanis in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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