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Zitzer Name Meaning

German: variant of Sitzer . This is one of the German surnames that became established in the Volga basin in Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries. German: occupational name for a weaver of Zitz ‘colorful cotton’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ziter, Titzer, Sitzer, Pitzer, Mitter, Zieser, Kutzer, Witter, Kinzer

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Where is the Zitzer family from?

You can see how Zitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Zitzer families living in Maryland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Zitzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zitzer. 20% of Zitzer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zitzer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zitzer were Asst Manager and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Asst Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Zitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitzer 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Zitzer. 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 238 military records available for the last name Zitzer. For the veterans among your Zitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zitzer in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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