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Zite Family History

Zite 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: Tite, Zito, Kite, Hite, Lite, Zitek, Fite, Zike, Ziter, Pike

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Where is the Zite family from?

You can see how Zite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zite families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zite's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zite ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Zite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zite 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zite. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zite. For the veterans among your Zite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zite lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Zite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zite in 1968 was 80, and 75 in 1991.

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