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Zyttenfeld Family History

Zyttenfeld 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: Battenfield, Bottenfield, Schoenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld

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Where is the Zyttenfeld family from?

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

What did your Zyttenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Zyttenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyttenfeld 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zyttenfeld. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zyttenfeld. For the veterans among your Zyttenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyttenfeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Zyttenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zyttenfeld in 1968 was 83, and 98 in 1990.

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