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Zitkus Family History

Zitkus 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: Vitkus, Mikus, Minkus, Wirkus, Titus, Rimkus, Mickus, Pikus, Titmus

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Where is the Zitkus family from?

You can see how Zitkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zitkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zitkus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Zitkus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zitkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zitkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zitkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zitkus. 40% of Zitkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zitkus women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Zitkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Zitkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zitkus 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Zitkus. 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 180 military records available for the last name Zitkus. For the veterans among your Zitkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zitkus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zitkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zitkus in 1958 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zitkus 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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