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Zutz Family History

Zutz Surname Meaning

German: nickname from a Germanized form of (Old) Slavic cuc ‘dog’. South German: unflattering nickname for a roaming person from Middle High German zucken ‘to seize to grab’ also ‘to appropriate to steal’.

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


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Where is the Zutz family from?

You can see how Zutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zutz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zutz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zutz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zutz families in 1891.
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What did your Zutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zutz. 24% of Zutz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zutz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zutz were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zutz 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Zutz. 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 441 military records available for the last name Zutz. For the veterans among your Zutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zutz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zutz in 1957 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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