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Zetlen Family History

Zetlen 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: Ellen, Zeller, Betler, Zettel, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Tetley, Jelen

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Where is the Zetlen family from?

You can see how Zetlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zetlen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetlen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zetlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetlen 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 53 census records available for the last name Zetlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetlen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zetlen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zetlen. For the veterans among your Zetlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zetlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zetlen in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetlen 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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