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Zetzer Family History

Zetzer 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: Fetzer, Setzer, Netzer, Retzer, Metzer, Zitzer, Hetzer, Betzer

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Where is the Zetzer family from?

You can see how Zetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zetzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zetzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zetzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetzer 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 Zetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zetzer. 67% of Zetzer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zetzer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zetzer were Welder and Operator.

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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
    67%
  • Welder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Zetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Zetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetzer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Zetzer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zetzer. For the veterans among your Zetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zetzer in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetzer 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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