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Zito Family History

Zito Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the southern Italian dialect word zitu zito ‘boy young bachelor fiancé’ used as a nickname and also as a medieval personal name.

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


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Where is the Zito family from?

You can see how Zito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zito families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Zito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zito families in 1880.
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What did your Zito ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zito. 100% of Zito women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Zito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zito 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Zito. 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 Zito. For the veterans among your Zito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zito lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zito in 1948 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zito 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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