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Zephir Surname Meaning

French (Zéphir): from the French form of Zephyros the name of the Greek god of the west wind or from the French loanword zéphyr denoting a light wind from the west probably applied as a nickname. This surname is very rare in France.

West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian (Zéphir): from the personal name Zéphir of the same origin as 1 above.

This surname is was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

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

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You can see how Zephir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zephir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zephir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zephir families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zephir's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zephir families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Zephir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zephir 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Zephir. 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 184 military records available for the last name Zephir. For the veterans among your Zephir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zephir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zephir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zephir in 1968 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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