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Zites Family History

Zites 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: Zitek, Sites, Hites, Lites, Ziter, Miles, Giles, Gates, Eitel, Hines

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Where is the Zites family from?

You can see how Zites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zites family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zites families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Zites families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zites's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zites families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Zites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zites 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zites. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zites. For the veterans among your Zites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zites lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Zites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zites in 1977 was 53, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zites 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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