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Zets Family History

Zets 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: Zeis, Zens, Zetts, Reis, Zeno, Metz, Lees, Ness, Meis, Hees

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Where is the Zets family from?

You can see how Zets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zets family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Zets family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zets's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Zets families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zets 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 Zets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zets. 30% of Zets men worked as a Miner and 60% of Zets women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zets were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Zets family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Zets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zets 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zets. 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 46 military records available for the last name Zets. For the veterans among your Zets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zets lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Zets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zets in 1971 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zets 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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