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Zidan Family History

Zidan Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Zaidan ‘growth increase’. Slovenian (Židan): nickname from archaic židan ‘silken’.

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


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You can see how Zidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zidan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zidan families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zidan's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Zidan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zidan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zidan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Book Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zidan. 100% of Zidan men worked as a Book Keeper.

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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

  • Book Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Zidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zidan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Zidan. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zidan. For the veterans among your Zidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zidan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zidan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zidan in 1968 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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