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Zigan Family History

Zigan Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish or Sorbian Cygan and Slovenian Cigan both meaning ‘gypsy’.

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


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Where is the Zigan family from?

You can see how Zigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zigan families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zigan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zigan 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 Zigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zigan. 69% of Zigan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Zigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Zigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zigan 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Zigan. 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 106 military records available for the last name Zigan. For the veterans among your Zigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zigan in 1964 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zigan 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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