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Zevan Family History

Zevan 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: Devan, Zeman, Evan, Levan, Bevan, Bean, Dean, Leven, Neman, Levin

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Where is the Zevan family from?

You can see how Zevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zevan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zevan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zevan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zevan's in USA. California had the highest population of Zevan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zevan. 100% of Zevan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Zevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zevan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zevan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zevan. For the veterans among your Zevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zevan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Zevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zevan in 1963 was 60, and 86 in 2000.

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