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Zevin Family History

Zevin 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: Levin, Nevin, Devin, Kevin, Sevin, Gavin, Leven, Melin, Pepin, Devine

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Where is the Zevin family from?

You can see how Zevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zevin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zevin families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zevin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zevin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zevin. 28% of Zevin men worked as a Salesman and 47% of Zevin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zevin were Pharmacist and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Pharmacist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    47%
  • Housewife
    31%
  • Secretary
    24%

What Zevin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Zevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zevin 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Zevin. 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 87 military records available for the last name Zevin. For the veterans among your Zevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zevin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zevin in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zevin 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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