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Ziff Family History

Ziff Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Hebrew ziv ‘brilliance charm’. Compare Siff and Ziv.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ziff family from?

You can see how Ziff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ziff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ziff families in 1891.
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What did your Ziff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Director Of Boot company and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ziff. 34% of Ziff men worked as a Director Of Boot company and 64% of Ziff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziff were Tailors Machinist and Shop Assnt Grocer.

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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

  • Director Of Boot company
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Tailors Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Shop Assnt Grocer
    19%

What Ziff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ziff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziff 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Ziff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ziff. For the veterans among your Ziff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ziff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ziff in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziff 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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