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Zitterbart Family History

Zitterbart 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: Zetterberg, Ziebart, Winterburn, Kitterman, Winterberg, Litteral

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Where is the Zitterbart family from?

You can see how Zitterbart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitterbart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitterbart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zitterbart families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zitterbart's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zitterbart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitterbart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zitterbart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zitterbart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Zitterbart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitterbart 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zitterbart. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zitterbart. For the veterans among your Zitterbart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitterbart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zitterbart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zitterbart in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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