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Zetlan Family History

Zetlan 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: Hetman, Belan, Selan, Keelan, Zeitlin, Hetland, Patlan, Netland

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Where is the Zetlan family from?

You can see how Zetlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zetlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zetlan family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetlan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Zetlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetlan 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 37 census records available for the last name Zetlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetlan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zetlan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zetlan. For the veterans among your Zetlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetlan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zetlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zetlan in 1969 was 66, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetlan 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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