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Zatz Family History

Zatz Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew phrase Zera TSadikim ‘seed of the righteous’ assumed in a spirit of pious respect for one's ancestors.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Satz, Katz, Ratz, Rath, Paz, Netz, Artz, Zang, Raz, Szasz

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Where is the Zatz family from?

You can see how Zatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zatz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zatz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zatz. 100% of Zatz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Zatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatz 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Zatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 192 military records available for the last name Zatz. For the veterans among your Zatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zatz in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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