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Zigenfus Family History

Zigenfus 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: Ziegenfus, Ziegenfuss, Hasenfus, Papenfus, Magnus, Ridenour, Dreyfus

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Where is the Zigenfus family from?

You can see how Zigenfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zigenfus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zigenfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zigenfus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zigenfus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zigenfus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zigenfus 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 148 census records available for the last name Zigenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zigenfus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zigenfus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zigenfus. For the veterans among your Zigenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zigenfus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zigenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zigenfus in 1960 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zigenfus 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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