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Zolpher Family History

Zolpher 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: Zoller, Compher, Wolper, Zollner, Sopher, Copher, Oliver, Cooper

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Where is the Zolpher family from?

You can see how Zolpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolpher family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Zolpher family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolpher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zolpher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolpher 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 22 census records available for the last name Zolpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolpher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zolpher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zolpher. For the veterans among your Zolpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolpher lifespan?

Average Zolpher life expectancy in 1985 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolpher 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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