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Zeretzke Family History

Zeretzke 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: Redetzke, Zaretsky, Fratzke, Rettke, Peretz, Gerecke, Lietzke

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Where is the Zeretzke family from?

You can see how Zeretzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeretzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeretzke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeretzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeretzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeretzke 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 Zeretzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeretzke. 100% of Zeretzke 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zeretzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Zeretzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeretzke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zeretzke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zeretzke. For the veterans among your Zeretzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeretzke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Zeretzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeretzke in 1971 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeretzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeretzke 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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