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Zitzow Family History

Zitzow 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: Zizzo, Zito, Zitzer, Lutzow, Zietlow, Titlow, Zamzow, Vito, Ito

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Where is the Zitzow family from?

You can see how Zitzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitzow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitzow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zitzow families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitzow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zitzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zitzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zitzow. 34% of Zitzow 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
    34%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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What Zitzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Zitzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitzow 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zitzow. 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 131 military records available for the last name Zitzow. For the veterans among your Zitzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitzow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zitzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zitzow in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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