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Zillgitt Family History

Zillgitt 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: Gillett, Millett, Pollitt, Willett, Zilliox, Willits, Tillett

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Where is the Zillgitt family from?

You can see how Zillgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillgitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillgitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Zillgitt families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillgitt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zillgitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zillgitt 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 Zillgitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zillgitt. 34% of Zillgitt 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
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

What Zillgitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Zillgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillgitt 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Zillgitt. 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 99 military records available for the last name Zillgitt. For the veterans among your Zillgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillgitt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zillgitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zillgitt in 1955 was 47, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zillgitt 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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