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Zetler Family History

Zetler 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: Zeller, Betler, Zettler, Zeiler, Zeitler, Ketler, Hetler, Metler

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Where is the Zetler family from?

You can see how Zetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zetler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zetler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zetler. 67% of Zetler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zetler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zetler were Laborer and Farm Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Zetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Zetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zetler. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zetler. For the veterans among your Zetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zetler in 1966 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetler 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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