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Zeffield Family History

Zeffield 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: Sheffield, Belfield, Kenfield, Newfield, Enfield, Duffield, Berfield

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Where is the Zeffield family from?

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

What did your Zeffield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Zeffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeffield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zeffield. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zeffield. For the veterans among your Zeffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeffield lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1996, in the United States, Zeffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zeffield in 1951 was 52, and 34 in 1996.

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