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Zetterlind Family History

Zetterlind 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: Ketterling, Setterlund, Esterline, Kettering, Oesterling, Westerlund

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Where is the Zetterlind family from?

You can see how Zetterlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterlind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zetterlind families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetterlind's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zetterlind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetterlind 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 Zetterlind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetterlind. 100% of Zetterlind men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Zetterlind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Zetterlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterlind 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zetterlind. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zetterlind. For the veterans among your Zetterlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterlind lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Zetterlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zetterlind in 1967 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetterlind 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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