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Zetes Family History

Zetes 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: Zetts, Peter, Gates, Lees, Hees, Petek, Mewes, Debes, Zeier, Nemes

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Where is the Zetes family from?

You can see how Zetes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zetes families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zetes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zetes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Zetes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zetes. 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 50 military records available for the last name Zetes. For the veterans among your Zetes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zetes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zetes in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetes 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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