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Zetts Family History

Zetts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Croatian or Slovenian Zec.

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


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Where is the Zetts family from?

You can see how Zetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zetts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zetts families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zetts families in 1891.
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What did your Zetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zetts. 45% of Zetts men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zetts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zetts were Farm Operator and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Pipe Cutter
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Zetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetts 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zetts. 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 173 military records available for the last name Zetts. For the veterans among your Zetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetts lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Zetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zetts in 1951 was 47, and 61 in 2003.

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