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Zether Family History

Zether 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: Zecher, Sether, Peter, Becher, Zehner, Setter, Letcher, Esther

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Where is the Zether family from?

You can see how Zether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zether family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zether families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Zether family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zether's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zether families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zether 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 32 census records available for the last name Zether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zether 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zether. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zether. For the veterans among your Zether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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