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Zauf Family History

Zauf 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: Rauf, Lauf, Zapf, Zaun, Hauf, Zhu, Paul, Saul, Baum, Lau

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Where is the Zauf family from?

You can see how Zauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zauf families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zauf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zauf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zauf. 100% of Zauf men worked as a Farm Hand.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Zauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zauf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zauf. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zauf. For the veterans among your Zauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zauf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zauf in 1957 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zauf 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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