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Zeffiro Family History

Zeffiro 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: Zaffino, Leffert, Reffitt, Zero, Peffers, Efird, Hefferon, Delfino

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Where is the Zeffiro family from?

You can see how Zeffiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeffiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeffiro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zeffiro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeffiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeffiro 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 Zeffiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bindery Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeffiro. 60% of Zeffiro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zeffiro women worked as a Bindery Girl.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bindery Girl
    100%

What Zeffiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Zeffiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeffiro 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Zeffiro. 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 129 military records available for the last name Zeffiro. For the veterans among your Zeffiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeffiro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zeffiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zeffiro in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeffiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeffiro 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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