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Zephier Family History

Zephier Surname Meaning

Native American: probably derived from French zéphyr or English zephyr ‘light wind from the west’ (see Zephir).

It is found among the Sioux people (Lakota Dakota) mainly in SD.

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


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Where is the Zephier family from?

You can see how Zephier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zephier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zephier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Zephier families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zephier's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zephier families in 1911.
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What did your Zephier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zephier. 100% of Zephier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zephier women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zephier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zephier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zephier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zephier. 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 46 military records available for the last name Zephier. For the veterans among your Zephier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zephier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zephier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zephier in 1968 was 74, and 42 in 2004.

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