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Zafren Family History

Zafren 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: Farren, Haren, Safran, Warren, Maren, Szafran, Waren, Zapien, Karren

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Where is the Zafren family from?

You can see how Zafren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zafren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zafren family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zafren's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Zafren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zafren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zafren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Zafren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zafren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zafren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zafren. For the veterans among your Zafren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zafren lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Zafren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zafren in 1977 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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