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Zeitzew Family History

Zeitzew Name 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: Reitzel, Eitzen, Neitzel, Weitzel, Zitzer, Zeiter, Zeitz, Zeitler

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Where is the Zeitzew family from?

You can see how Zeitzew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitzew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeitzew families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeitzew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeitzew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitzew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeitzew ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeitzew ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Zeitzew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitzew 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zeitzew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Zeitzew. For the veterans among your Zeitzew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitzew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Zeitzew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zeitzew in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 1991.

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