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Zaph Family History

Zaph 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: Zach, Zapf, Zapp, Papa, Cap, Bach, Rath, Apa, Mach, Capo

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Where is the Zaph family from?

You can see how Zaph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zaph families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Zaph's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaph 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 Zaph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sec were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaph. 34% of Zaph men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaph women worked as a Sec.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sec
    100%

What Zaph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Zaph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaph 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zaph. 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 145 military records available for the last name Zaph. For the veterans among your Zaph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaph lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zaph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zaph in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaph 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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