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Zaffy Family History

Zaffy 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: Duffy, Raffa, Baffa, Gaff, Haff, Taffe, Raff, Zapf, Zafar, Naff

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Where is the Zaffy family from?

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

What did your Zaffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaffy. 100% of Zaffy women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Zaffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaffy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zaffy. 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 Zaffy. For the veterans among your Zaffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaffy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Zaffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zaffy in 1967 was 69, and 89 in 1994.

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