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Zefting Family History

Zefting 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: Keating, Geeting, Leiting, Oetting, Metting, Heiting, Elting, Getting

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Where is the Zefting family from?

You can see how Zefting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zefting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zefting family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zefting's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zefting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zefting 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 12 census records available for the last name Zefting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zefting 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zefting. 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 Zefting. For the veterans among your Zefting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zefting lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Zefting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zefting in 1974 was 53, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zefting 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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