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Zettley Family History

Zettley 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: Zettler, Zettle, Bentley, Zettel, Nettle, Tetley, Heatley, Mettler

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Where is the Zettley family from?

You can see how Zettley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zettley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Zettley families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Zettley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Zettley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zettley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zettley. For the veterans among your Zettley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettley lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Zettley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zettley in 1990 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettley 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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