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Jetzer Family History

Jetzer 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: Fetzer, Setzer, Netzer, Retzer, Metzer, Jeter, Jetter, Hetzer, Betzer

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Where is the Jetzer family from?

You can see how Jetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jetzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jetzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jetzer 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 Jetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jetzer. 100% of Jetzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Jetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetzer 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Jetzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Jetzer. For the veterans among your Jetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetzer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Jetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jetzer in 1976 was 62, and 31 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetzer 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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