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Zetlitz Family History

Zetlitz 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: Gitlitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Zeitz, Teplitz, Beitz, Etling, Petit, Reitz

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Where is the Zetlitz family from?

You can see how Zetlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zetlitz families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zetlitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zetlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetlitz 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 117 census records available for the last name Zetlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetlitz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zetlitz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zetlitz. For the veterans among your Zetlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetlitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Zetlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zetlitz in 1966 was 89, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetlitz 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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