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Zirfas Family History

Zirfas 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: Zerfas, Zervas, Zirbes, Ras, Karas, Arras, Maras, Mira, Vilas, Barlas

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Where is the Zirfas family from?

You can see how Zirfas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirfas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zirfas family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Zirfas's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zirfas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirfas 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 495 census records available for the last name Zirfas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirfas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zirfas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zirfas. For the veterans among your Zirfas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirfas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Zirfas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zirfas in 1968 was 28, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zirfas 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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