Zhan Family History

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Zhan Name Meaning

Chinese : from the name of a territory granted to a son of Xuan Wang (827–781 bc), the twelfth king of the Zhou dynasty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shan, Zhao, Han, Zhang, Zang, Duan, Chan, Zha, Zhen, Ban

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Zhan Family Origin

Where is the Zhan family from?

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    You can see how Zhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zhan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zhan families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zhan family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zhan's in the USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zhan families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Zhan Family Occupations

    What did your Zhan ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer and Letter Carrier were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Zhan. The most common Zhan occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Zhan's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Letter Carrier

      50%

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

    Zhan Historical Records

    What Zhan family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zhan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Zhan. 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 Card

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

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    Zhan Life Expectancy

    What is the average Zhan lifespan?

    Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Zhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zhan in 1992 was 71, and 41 in 2002.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zhan

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zhan 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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