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Zetterbaum Family History

Zetterbaum 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: Pottebaum, Kestenbaum, Zetterberg, Teitelbaum, Wetterau, Letterman

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Where is the Zetterbaum family from?

You can see how Zetterbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zetterbaum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetterbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zetterbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetterbaum 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 Zetterbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Commercial Fishing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetterbaum. 50% of Zetterbaum men worked as a Commercial Fishing.

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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

  • Commercial Fishing
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Zetterbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Zetterbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterbaum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zetterbaum. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zetterbaum. For the veterans among your Zetterbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Zetterbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zetterbaum in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetterbaum 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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