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Zeitoun Family History

Zeitoun 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: Zeitlin, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Denton, Henton, Keeton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitoun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeitoun ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Zeitoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitoun 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Zeitoun. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zeitoun. For the veterans among your Zeitoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitoun lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Zeitoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeitoun in 1982 was 43, and 68 in 1996.

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