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Zapf Family History

Zapf Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German zapfe ‘bung’ ‘stopper’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a taverner

or perhaps a nickname for an inebriate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Zapf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zapf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zapf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zapf families in 1891.
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What did your Zapf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zapf. 100% of Zapf women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zapf. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Zapf. For the veterans among your Zapf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zapf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zapf in 1955 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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