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Zeitlyn Family History

Zeitlyn 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: Zeitlin, Zeitler, Reitman, Zeisler, Eitzen, Evelyn, Reiten, Zettler

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Where is the Zeitlyn family from?

You can see how Zeitlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitlyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeitlyn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeitlyn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeitlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitlyn 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 Zeitlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jobber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeitlyn. 100% of Zeitlyn men worked as a Jobber.

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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

  • Jobber
    100%

What Zeitlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Zeitlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitlyn 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zeitlyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zeitlyn. For the veterans among your Zeitlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitlyn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Zeitlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zeitlyn in 1972 was 65, and 72 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitlyn 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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