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Zeitlow Family History

Zeitlow 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: Zeitlin, Zietlow, Tetlow, Zeitler, Titlow, Whitlow, Bellow, Kellow

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Where is the Zeitlow family from?

You can see how Zeitlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeitlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zeitlow families living in Kansas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zeitlow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zeitlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitlow 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 Zeitlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeitlow. 78% of Zeitlow 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
    78%
  • Brush Piler
    23%

What Zeitlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Zeitlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitlow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zeitlow. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zeitlow. For the veterans among your Zeitlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitlow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zeitlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeitlow in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeitlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitlow 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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