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Zetsch Family History

Zetsch 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: Letsch, Fetsch, Metsch, Wetsch, Betsch, Petsch, Vetsch, Deutsch

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Where is the Zetsch family from?

You can see how Zetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zetsch families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetsch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetsch 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 25 census records available for the last name Zetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetsch 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zetsch. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zetsch. For the veterans among your Zetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetsch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Zetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zetsch in 1978 was 77, and 57 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetsch 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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