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Zeftel Family History

Zeftel 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: Zettel, Eitel, Keitel, Hefter, Kestel, Mentel, Hettel, Nestel, Dentel

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zeftel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeftel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zeftel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeftel. For the veterans among your Zeftel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeftel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Zeftel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeftel in 1978 was 65, and 87 in 1999.

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