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Zith Family History

Zith 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: With, Zito, Zich, Rich, Smith, Zink, Vito, Rath, Ito, Roth

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Where is the Zith family from?

You can see how Zith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zith families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zith 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 36 census records available for the last name Zith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zith 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zith. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zith. For the veterans among your Zith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zith lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Zith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zith in 1980 was 71, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zith 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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