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Zafft Family History

Zafft 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: Raffa, Haft, Daft, Taft, Baffa, Gaff, Haff, Taffet, Taffe, Raff

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Where is the Zafft family from?

You can see how Zafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zafft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zafft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zafft families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zafft's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zafft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zafft 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 249 census records available for the last name Zafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zafft 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Zafft. 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 Zafft. For the veterans among your Zafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zafft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zafft in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zafft 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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