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Zettle Family History

Zettle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zettel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zettle family from?

You can see how Zettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zettle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Zettle families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zettle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zettle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettle 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 Zettle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zettle. 32% of Zettle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zettle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zettle were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Zettle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettle 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Zettle. 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 460 military records available for the last name Zettle. For the veterans among your Zettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zettle in 1956 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zettle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettle 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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