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Zeitler Family History

Zeitler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Zeidler.

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


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Where is the Zeitler family from?

You can see how Zeitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeitler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Zeitler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeitler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeitler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeitler. 18% of Zeitler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Zeitler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeitler were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Zeitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zeitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeitler. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Zeitler. For the veterans among your Zeitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zeitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeitler in 1950 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitler 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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