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Zetlin Family History

Zetlin 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: Zeitlin, Zeglin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Gatlin, Merlin, Helin, Belin

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Where is the Zetlin family from?

You can see how Zetlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zetlin families living in Maryland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Zetlin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zetlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetlin 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 Zetlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetlin. 67% of Zetlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Zetlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Zetlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetlin 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Zetlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Zetlin. For the veterans among your Zetlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zetlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zetlin in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetlin 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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