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Zetak Family History

Zetak 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: Petak, Petek, Deak, Peak, Tak, Zak, Sestak, Seta, Patak, Zera

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Where is the Zetak family from?

You can see how Zetak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Zetak families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zetak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetak 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 Zetak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Binder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetak. 100% of Zetak women worked as a Binder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Binder
    100%

What Zetak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Zetak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zetak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zetak. For the veterans among your Zetak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Zetak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zetak in 1970 was 65, and 64 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zetak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetak 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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