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Zehfus Family History

Zehfus 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: Mehus, Jeffus, Zerfas, Zhu, Zhou, Zehner, Dreyfus, Fergus, Reus

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Where is the Zehfus family from?

You can see how Zehfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zehfus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehfus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zehfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehfus 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 72 census records available for the last name Zehfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehfus 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zehfus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zehfus. For the veterans among your Zehfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehfus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zehfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zehfus in 1967 was 85, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehfus 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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