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Zeffe Family History

Zeffe 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, Geffen, Zeise, Defee, Zepf, Taffe, Zelle, Zewe

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zeffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeffe 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 Zeffe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zeffe. For the veterans among your Zeffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zeffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zeffe in 1963 was 70, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeffe 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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