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Zeven Family History

Zeven 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: Leven, Even, Zeien, Neve, Lever, Eden, Raven, Levin, Steven, Aven

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Where is the Zeven family from?

You can see how Zeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zeven families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeven's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zeven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeven 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 428 census records available for the last name Zeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeven 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Zeven. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeven. For the veterans among your Zeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeven lifespan?

Average Zeven life expectancy in 1985 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeven 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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