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Zeits Family History

Zeits 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: Zeiss, Zeitz, Zeis, Zetts, Reis, Meis, Beets, Leite, Weith, Weiss

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Where is the Zeits family from?

You can see how Zeits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Zeits families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zeits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeits 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 Zeits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeits. 34% of Zeits men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Zeits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Zeits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeits 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Zeits. 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 133 military records available for the last name Zeits. For the veterans among your Zeits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeits lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zeits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zeits in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeits 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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