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Zief Family History

Zief 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: Zipf, Lief, Rief, Zier, Ziel, Kief, Zieg, Ziff, Kiel, Zink

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Where is the Zief family from?

You can see how Zief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zief family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zief families living in New Jersey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zief's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zief families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zief 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 Zief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zief. 100% of Zief women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Zief family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zief 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zief. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zief. For the veterans among your Zief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zief lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Zief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zief in 1974 was 89, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zief

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zief 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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