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Zitterkopf Family History

Zitterkopf 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: Wittkopf, Mittendorf, Wittkopp, Fetterhoff, Fetterolf, Wittkop

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Where is the Zitterkopf family from?

You can see how Zitterkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitterkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zitterkopf family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitterkopf's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zitterkopf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitterkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zitterkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zitterkopf. 100% of Zitterkopf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Zitterkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitterkopf 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zitterkopf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zitterkopf. For the veterans among your Zitterkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitterkopf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Zitterkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zitterkopf in 1954 was 49, and 96 in 2003.

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