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Zajanc Family History

Zajanc Surname 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: Zajac, Zaman, Rajan, Majano, Zajic, Zamani, Zayac, Dajani, Zhang

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Where is the Zajanc family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Zajanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajanc 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Zajanc. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Zajanc. For the veterans among your Zajanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajanc lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Zajanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zajanc in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajanc 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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