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Zaffron Family History

Zaffron 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: Daffron, Laffoon, Saffran, Heffron, Effron, Baron, Caron, Safran

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Where is the Zaffron family from?

You can see how Zaffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaffron family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zaffron families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaffron's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaffron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaffron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaffron ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Zaffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaffron 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zaffron. 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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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Zaffron. For the veterans among your Zaffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaffron lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Zaffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zaffron in 1979 was 71, and 86 in 1989.

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