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Zitnik Name Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian (Žitnik): from a derivative of žito ‘grain corn’ used as an occupational name for a grower of corn or a grain merchant. As a Slovenian surname it may also be a nickname from žitnik ‘chest in which grain is stored’. Czech (Žitník): from a derivative of žito ‘rye’ used as an occupational name for a dealer in rye or a baker who made rye bread.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hutnik, Kuznik, Zlotnik, Mitnick, Sitek, Hornik, Lanik, Litwin, Zinn

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Where is the Zitnik family from?

You can see how Zitnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitnik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zitnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zitnik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zitnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zitnik families in 1880.
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What did your Zitnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zitnik. 34% of Zitnik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Zitnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitnik 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Zitnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 371 military records available for the last name Zitnik. For the veterans among your Zitnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zitnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zitnik in 1963 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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