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Zittle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Zittel .

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


Similar surnames: Kittle, Witte, Zettle, Tittle, Rittle, Bittle, Hittle, Zirkle

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Where is the Zittle family from?

You can see how Zittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zittle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zittle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Zittle families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zittle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zittle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zittle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zittle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zittle. 50% of Zittle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zittle women worked as a Machine Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zittle were Electrician and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zittle 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zittle. 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 275 military records available for the last name Zittle. For the veterans among your Zittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zittle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zittle in 1962 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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