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Zetek Family History

Zetek 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: Petek, Zelek, Zeek, Zitek, Peter, Bezek, Patek, Zeier, Witek, Terek

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Where is the Zetek family from?

You can see how Zetek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zetek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zetek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zetek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Zetek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zetek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zetek. For the veterans among your Zetek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zetek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zetek in 1967 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetek 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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