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Zepht Family History

Zepht 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: Hecht, Recht, Zeh, Zehm, Zepf, Becht, Zehr, Fecht, Zech, Reph

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Where is the Zepht family from?

You can see how Zepht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zepht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zepht family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zepht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zepht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zepht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zepht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zepht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zepht 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zepht. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zepht. For the veterans among your Zepht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zepht lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zepht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zepht in 1967 was 67, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zepht 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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