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Zapf Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German zapfe ‘bung’ ‘stopper’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a taverner or perhaps a nickname for an inebriate.

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


Similar surnames: Zipf, Zepf, Zopf, Papp, Kapp, Kopf, Haaf, Happ, Zang, Hanf

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Where is the Zapf family from?

You can see how Zapf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zapf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zapf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zapf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zapf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Zapf. 100% of Zapf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zapf women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zapf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zapf. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Zapf. For the veterans among your Zapf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zapf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zapf in 1955 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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