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Zatz Family History

Zatz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew phrase Zera TSadikim ‘seed of the righteous’

assumed in a spirit of pious respect for one's ancestors.

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


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Where is the Zatz family from?

You can see how Zatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Zatz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zatz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zatz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zatz 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 Zatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zatz. 15% of Zatz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Zatz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zatz were Store Keeper and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Store Keeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Zatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Zatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatz 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Zatz. 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 192 military records available for the last name Zatz. For the veterans among your Zatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zatz in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zatz 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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