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Zaffran Family History

Zaffran Name 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: Saffran, Safran, Szafran, Daffron, Laffan, Zambrano, Zara, Raffa

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zaffran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Zaffran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaffran 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zaffran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 17 military records available for the last name Zaffran. For the veterans among your Zaffran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaffran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zaffran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zaffran in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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