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Ziffren Family History

Ziffren 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: Giffen, Offen, Jeffrey, Riffel, Geffen, Biffle, Sieren, Giffin, Siren

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Where is the Ziffren family from?

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

What did your Ziffren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ziffren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziffren 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ziffren. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ziffren. For the veterans among your Ziffren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziffren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ziffren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ziffren in 1966 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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