Zepf Family History

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Zepf Name Meaning

variant of Zapf. metonymic occupational name for a grower of or dealer in grapes, corn, or grain, from Middle High German zepfe ‘grape’, ‘ear (of a cereal plant)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zapf, Zipf, Hopf, Zopf, Senf, Seif, Helf, Reff, Kopf, Reef

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Zepf Family Origin

Where is the Zepf family from?

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You can see how Zepf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zepf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zepf families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zepf families living in Missouri. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zepf's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zepf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zepf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zepf Family Occupations

What did your Zepf ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Zepf occupation in the USA was Keeping House. 25% of Zepf's were Keeping Houses. A less common occupation for the Zepf family was Farmer. Keeping House, At School and Baker & Shop were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zepf.

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  • Keeping House

    25%

  • At School

    13%

  • Baker & Shop

    13%

  • Farmer

    13%

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

Zepf Historical Records

What Zepf family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zepf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zepf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Zepf. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zepf. For the veterans among your Zepf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zepf Life Expectancy

What is the average Zepf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zepf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zepf in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zepf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zepf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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