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Zeplowitz Family History

Zeplowitz 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: Kaplowitz, Koplowitz, Smilowitz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz, Benowitz

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Where is the Zeplowitz family from?

You can see how Zeplowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeplowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeplowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeplowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeplowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeplowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeplowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Wall Paper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeplowitz. 100% of Zeplowitz men worked as a Retail Wall Paper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Wall Paper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Zeplowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeplowitz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Zeplowitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zeplowitz. For the veterans among your Zeplowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeplowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zeplowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zeplowitz in 1968 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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