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Zitting Family History

Zitting Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. This surname is also found in Finland.

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


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Where is the Zitting family from?

You can see how Zitting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zitting families living in Utah. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zitting's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Zitting families in 1880.
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What did your Zitting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zitting. 67% of Zitting men worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Zitting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitting 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zitting. 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 53 military records available for the last name Zitting. For the veterans among your Zitting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitting lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Zitting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zitting in 1957 was 24, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zitting 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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