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Zafuto Family History

Zafuto 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: Zaffuto, Caputo, Saputo, Muto, Asato, Haut, Caruso, Mato, Sato, Autio

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Where is the Zafuto family from?

You can see how Zafuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zafuto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zafuto families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zafuto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zafuto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zafuto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zafuto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laundress
    100%

What Zafuto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zafuto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zafuto 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zafuto. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zafuto. For the veterans among your Zafuto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zafuto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zafuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zafuto in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zafuto 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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