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Zifkin Family History

Zifkin 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: Rifkin, Zipkin, Ziskin, Mirkin, Itkin, Simkin, Diskin, Lipkin, Dinkin

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Where is the Zifkin family from?

You can see how Zifkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zifkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zifkin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zifkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zifkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Zifkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zifkin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zifkin. 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 Zifkin. For the veterans among your Zifkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zifkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Zifkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zifkin in 1965 was 81, and 64 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zifkin 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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