This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zetlner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zetlner Family History

Zetlner 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: Zellner, Zehner, Metzner, Zeller, Kettner, Betler, Kelner, Kellner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zetlner family from?

You can see how Zetlner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetlner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetlner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zetlner family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetlner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zetlner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetlner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zetlner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Zetlner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetlner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zetlner

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Zetlner. 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.

View all Zetlner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Zetlner. For the veterans among your Zetlner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zetlner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zetlner family history

Discover More

What is the average Zetlner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetlner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zetlner

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zetlner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial