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Zivitz Family History

Zivitz 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: Zavitz, Zaitz, Ravitz, Zeitz, Lovitz, Zietz, Covitz, Levitz, Kovitz

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Where is the Zivitz family from?

You can see how Zivitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zivitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zivitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zivitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zivitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zivitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zivitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zivitz. 100% of Zivitz women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Zivitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zivitz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zivitz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Zivitz. For the veterans among your Zivitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zivitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zivitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zivitz in 1971 was 66, and 95 in 2002.

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