This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zegan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zegan Family History

Zegan 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: Degan, Megan, Regan, Zeman, Zegar, Segan, Fegan, Egan, Began, Legan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zegan family from?

You can see how Zegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zegan families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zegan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Zegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zegan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zegan

Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Zegan. 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.

View all Zegan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Zegan. For the veterans among your Zegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zegan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zegan family history

Discover More

What is the average Zegan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zegan in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zegan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zegan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial