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Zedlitz Family History

Zedlitz 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: Belitz, Gerlitz, Zeitz, Seidlitz, Teplitz, Meditz, Beitz, Reitz

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Where is the Zedlitz family from?

You can see how Zedlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zedlitz families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Zedlitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zedlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedlitz 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 Zedlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zedlitz. 60% of Zedlitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Zedlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Zedlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedlitz 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Zedlitz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Zedlitz. For the veterans among your Zedlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedlitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Zedlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zedlitz in 1958 was 52, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zedlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zedlitz 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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