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Zeff Family History

Zeff Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Zev meaning ‘wolf’ in Hebrew.

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


Similar surnames: Neff, Reiff, Jeff, Leaf, Ziff, Reff, Koff, Siff, Riff, Self

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Where is the Zeff family from?

You can see how Zeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Zeff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zeff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Zeff families in 1891.
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What did your Zeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zeff. 60% of Zeff men worked as a Tailor and 75% of Zeff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeff were Fur Cutter and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Fur Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeff 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Zeff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Zeff. For the veterans among your Zeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zeff in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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