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Zitman Family History

Zitman 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: Titman, Pitman, Zinman, Zisman, Litman, Witman, Zigman, Mitman, Ziman

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Where is the Zitman family from?

You can see how Zitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zitman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zitman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitman 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 Zitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zitman. 72% of Zitman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zitman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zitman were Presser and Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Presser
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Zitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Zitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitman 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Zitman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Zitman. For the veterans among your Zitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zitman in 1964 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zitman 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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