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Zalaffi Family History

Zalaffi 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: Zaleski, Galati, Kalafut, Jalali, Zaluski, Karaffa, Taaffe, Aliff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalaffi 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 4 census records available for the last name Zalaffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalaffi 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zalaffi. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zalaffi. For the veterans among your Zalaffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalaffi lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Zalaffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zalaffi in 1977 was 73, and 66 in 1999.

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