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Zulfer Family History

Zulfer 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: Fulfer, Pulfer, Fuller, Buller, Tuller, Pulver, Zeller, Culver

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Where is the Zulfer family from?

You can see how Zulfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zulfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zulfer families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Zulfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zulfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zulfer 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 251 census records available for the last name Zulfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zulfer 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 Zulfer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zulfer. For the veterans among your Zulfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zulfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zulfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zulfer in 1965 was 65, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zulfer 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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