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Zeth Family History

Zeth 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: Seth, Beth, Zeh, Neth, Meth, Peth, Zech, Heth, Leth, Feth

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Where is the Zeth family from?

You can see how Zeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zeth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeth 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 Zeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeth. 43% of Zeth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeth women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Assembly Line
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Zeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zeth. 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 92 military records available for the last name Zeth. For the veterans among your Zeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeth in 1964 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeth 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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