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Early Origins of the Zeitlin family

The surname Zeitlin was first found in Brunswick, where the name Tveit was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Zeitlin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zeitlin research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1796 is included under the topic Early Zeitlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zeitlin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tveit, Zweit, Zweidorf, Zweidorff, Zweyting and many more.

Early Notables of the Zeitlin family

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Migration of the Zeitlin family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..


Contemporary Notables of the name Zeitlin (post 1700) +

  • Ruth Zeitlin, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 10th District, 1936, 1937, 1938 1
  • Louis A. Zeitlin, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Colorado 1st District, 1924, 1930 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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