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Zophy Family History

Zophy 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: Koshy, Zopf, Brophy, Zoch, Poppy, Opry, Zogby, Zohn, Koppy, Zoppi

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Where is the Zophy family from?

You can see how Zophy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zophy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zophy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zophy family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zophy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zophy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zophy 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 178 census records available for the last name Zophy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zophy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zophy. 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 81 military records available for the last name Zophy. For the veterans among your Zophy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zophy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zophy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zophy in 1964 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zophy 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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