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Zitz Family History

Zitz 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: Fitz, Bitz, Kitz, Sitz, Ritz, Pitz, Zito, Zatz, Witz, Zaitz

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Where is the Zitz family from?

You can see how Zitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Zitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitz 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 Zitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zitz. 32% of Zitz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zitz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zitz were Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Longshoreman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Waiter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Zitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Zitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitz 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Zitz. 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 385 military records available for the last name Zitz. For the veterans among your Zitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zitz in 1964 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zitz 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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