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Zafan Family History

Zafan 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: Zaman, Zafar, Fan, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Safran, Balan, Laban

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Where is the Zafan family from?

You can see how Zafan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zafan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zafan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zafan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zafan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zafan 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 19 census records available for the last name Zafan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zafan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zafan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zafan. For the veterans among your Zafan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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