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Zeta Family History

Zeta 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: Seta, Zera, Reta, Zea, Zema, Teta, Hata, Zeno, Metz, Reza

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Where is the Zeta family from?

You can see how Zeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zeta family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zeta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeta 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 Zeta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeta. 100% of Zeta men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Zeta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Zeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeta 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 Zeta. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zeta. For the veterans among your Zeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Zeta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeta in 1967 was 61, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeta 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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