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Zeffries Family History

Zeffries 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: Jeffries, De Fries, Jefferies, Jeffres, Fries, Jeffrey, Ferries

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Where is the Zeffries family from?

You can see how Zeffries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeffries family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeffries families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeffries's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeffries families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeffries 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 26 census records available for the last name Zeffries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeffries 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zeffries. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zeffries. For the veterans among your Zeffries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeffries lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Zeffries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeffries in 1974 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeffries 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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