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Zarnitz Family History

Zarnitz Surname 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: Karnitz, Garlitz, Kanitz, Karnatz, Zaitz, Zavitz, Panitz, Marwitz

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Where is the Zarnitz family from?

You can see how Zarnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zarnitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zarnitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zarnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Zarnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarnitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zarnitz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zarnitz. For the veterans among your Zarnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarnitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Zarnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zarnitz in 1959 was 50, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarnitz 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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