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Zeiff Family History

Zeiff 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: Reiff, Zeff, Ziff, Zeliff, Griff, Neff, Reff, Stiff, Seif, Zeier

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Where is the Zeiff family from?

You can see how Zeiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zeiff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeiff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiff 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 96 census records available for the last name Zeiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiff 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zeiff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zeiff. For the veterans among your Zeiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zeiff in 1977 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiff 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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