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Yetzer Family History

Yetzer Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Jetzer unexplained.

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


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Where is the Yetzer family from?

You can see how Yetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Yetzer families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Yetzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetzer 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 Yetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yetzer. 24% of Yetzer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yetzer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Yetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Yetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetzer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Yetzer. 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 171 military records available for the last name Yetzer. For the veterans among your Yetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Yetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yetzer in 1961 was 44, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yetzer 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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