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Zittinger Family History

Zittinger 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: Gittinger, Kittinger, Pittinger, Rittinger, Bittinger, Hittinger

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Where is the Zittinger family from?

You can see how Zittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zittinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zittinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zittinger families living in Maryland. This was about 61% of all the recorded Zittinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zittinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zittinger 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 141 census records available for the last name Zittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zittinger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zittinger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zittinger. For the veterans among your Zittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zittinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zittinger in 1966 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zittinger 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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