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Zeretsky Family History

Zeretsky 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: Zaretsky, Turetsky, Levitsky, Zavesky, Zavatsky, Selesky, Zalesky

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Where is the Zeretsky family from?

You can see how Zeretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeretsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zeretsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zeretsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeretsky 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 Zeretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zeretsky. 100% of Zeretsky men worked as an 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Zeretsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zeretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeretsky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeretsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zeretsky. For the veterans among your Zeretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeretsky lifespan?

Average Zeretsky life expectancy in 1972 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeretsky 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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