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Zephyr Family History

Zephyr 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: Zecher, Zehr, Becher, Pepper, Zehner, Zeller, Kehr, Depner, Heaphy

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Where is the Zephyr family from?

You can see how Zephyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zephyr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zephyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zephyr families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zephyr's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zephyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zephyr 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 156 census records available for the last name Zephyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zephyr 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zephyr. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zephyr. For the veterans among your Zephyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zephyr lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Zephyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zephyr in 1975 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zephyr 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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