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Zayatz Family History

Zayatz 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: Raatz, Zapata, Zayas, Faatz, Zagata, Zatz, Zaitz, Baatz, Baratz

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Where is the Zayatz family from?

You can see how Zayatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zayatz families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zayatz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zayatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zayatz 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 Zayatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zayatz. 56% of Zayatz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zayatz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zayatz were Paper Maker and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Meat Cutter
    23%
  • Paper Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Zayatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Zayatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayatz 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 Zayatz. 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 181 military records available for the last name Zayatz. For the veterans among your Zayatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayatz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zayatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zayatz in 1949 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zayatz 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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