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Zeffert Family History

Zeffert 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: Leffert, Meffert, Geffert, Reffett, Peffers, Peffer, Eifert, Hoffert

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Where is the Zeffert family from?

You can see how Zeffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeffert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zeffert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Zeffert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeffert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeffert 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 Zeffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zeffert. 100% of Zeffert men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Zeffert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zeffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Zeffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeffert 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Zeffert. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zeffert. For the veterans among your Zeffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeffert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zeffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zeffert in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeffert 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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