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Zitzlaff Family History

Zitzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Pritzlaff, Retzlaff, Sielaff, Zitzmann

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Where is the Zitzlaff family from?

You can see how Zitzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitzlaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitzlaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zitzlaff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitzlaff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zitzlaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitzlaff 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 85 census records available for the last name Zitzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitzlaff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zitzlaff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zitzlaff. For the veterans among your Zitzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitzlaff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Zitzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zitzlaff in 1964 was 85, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zitzlaff 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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