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Ozan Family History

Ozan Surname Meaning

Turkish:: ornamental name or nickname from ozan ‘wandering minstrel’ also ‘poet’.

(Özan): ornamental name or nickname from a derivative of öz ‘real genuine’ interpreted as ‘the pure one’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ozan family from?

You can see how Ozan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ozan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ozan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ozan family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ozan's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Ozan families in 1911.
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What did your Ozan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ozan. 48% of Ozan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ozan women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ozan were Wood Cutter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Wood Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ozan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ozan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ozan. 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 219 military records available for the last name Ozan. For the veterans among your Ozan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ozan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ozan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ozan in 1953 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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