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Zethren Family History

Zethren 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: Zehren, Methven, Cothren, Ehren, Ethen, Zehner, Toren, Herren, Petre

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Where is the Zethren family from?

You can see how Zethren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zethren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zethren family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zethren's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Zethren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zethren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zethren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zethren 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zethren. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zethren. For the veterans among your Zethren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zethren lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Zethren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zethren in 1977 was 66, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zethren 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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