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Zetzen Family History

Zetzen 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: Betzen, Metzen, Katzen, Hetzel, Netzel, Fetzer, Butzen, Setzer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetzen 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 18 census records available for the last name Zetzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetzen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zetzen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zetzen. For the veterans among your Zetzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetzen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Zetzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zetzen in 1977 was 86, and 73 in 1988.

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