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Zeitzer Family History

Zeitzer Surname 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: Zitzer, Zeiter, Zeitler, Seitzer, Leitner, Fetzer, Pitzer, Zeier

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Where is the Zeitzer family from?

You can see how Zeitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeitzer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeitzer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitzer 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

There are 154 census records available for the last name Zeitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitzer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zeitzer. 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 125 military records available for the last name Zeitzer. For the veterans among your Zeitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitzer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zeitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zeitzer in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitzer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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