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Zitney Family History

Zitney 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: Pitney, Bitney, Zimney, Sidney, Whitney, Binney, Finney, Kidney

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Where is the Zitney family from?

You can see how Zitney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zitney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Zitney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zitney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zitney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zitney. 37% of Zitney men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Zitney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zitney were Miner and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Zitney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Zitney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zitney. 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 105 military records available for the last name Zitney. For the veterans among your Zitney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zitney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zitney in 1963 was 43, and 58 in 2004.

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