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Zyfers Family History

Zyfers 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: Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Elfers, Lyvers, Zwiers, Syfert, Hyers

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Where is the Zyfers family from?

You can see how Zyfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyfers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zyfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zyfers families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyfers's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zyfers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyfers 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 Zyfers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Zyfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyfers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zyfers. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zyfers. For the veterans among your Zyfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyfers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Zyfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zyfers in 1977 was 84, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyfers 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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