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Zaffino Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Calabria): probably a derivative of zaffo ‘bung plug’.

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


Similar surnames: Daino, Zampino, Maffeo, Babino, Annino, Ruffino, Raffin, Gambino

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Where is the Zaffino family from?

You can see how Zaffino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaffino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zaffino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zaffino families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zaffino's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zaffino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaffino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaffino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaffino. 43% of Zaffino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaffino women worked as a Dress Maker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Iron Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%
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What Zaffino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Zaffino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaffino 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Zaffino. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 225 military records available for the last name Zaffino. For the veterans among your Zaffino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaffino lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zaffino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zaffino in 1958 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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