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Zaeff Family History

Zaeff 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: Zeff, Neff, Reff, Sheff, Steff, Hauff, Gaff, Haff, Zepf, Raff

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Where is the Zaeff family from?

You can see how Zaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaeff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Zaeff family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaeff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zaeff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Zaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaeff 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 Zaeff. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zaeff. For the veterans among your Zaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaeff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Zaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zaeff in 1966 was 85, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaeff 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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