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Zeitz Family History

Zeitz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from either of two places so named both in Saxony-Anhalt. Compare Zietz.

In some cases also a Germanized form of Slovenian Zajec or its variant Zajc meaning ‘hare’ (informally also ‘rabbit’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zeitz family from?

You can see how Zeitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Zeitz families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Zeitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeitz families in 1891.
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What did your Zeitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Help was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zeitz. 100% of Zeitz women worked as a Domestic Help.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Help
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zeitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeitz. 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 Zeitz. For the veterans among your Zeitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zeitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeitz in 1949 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitz 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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