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Zetka Family History

Zetka 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: Betka, Belka, Cetta, Berka, Zika, Seta, Zilka, Rutka, Petra, Nitka

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Where is the Zetka family from?

You can see how Zetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zetka families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zetka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetka. 43% of Zetka men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Feed Distributer
    29%

What Zetka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Zetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetka 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 Zetka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zetka. For the veterans among your Zetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zetka in 1967 was 54, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetka 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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