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Zephirin Family History

Zephirin Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (Zéphirin): from the French personal name Zéphirin from Latin Zephyrinus based on Greek Zephyros (see Zephir) and borne by an early pope (served from 199 to 217) who became a saint of the Catholic Church.

This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti.

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


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Where is the Zephirin family from?

You can see how Zephirin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zephirin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zephirin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Zephirin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zephirin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Zephirin families in 1911.
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What did your Zephirin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zephirin. 37% of Zephirin men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    37%
  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Contractor
    28%

What Zephirin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Zephirin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zephirin 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Zephirin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zephirin. For the veterans among your Zephirin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zephirin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zephirin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zephirin in 1967 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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