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Zetsche Family History

Zetsche 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: Letsche, Petsche, Letsch, Fetsch, Metsch, Wetsch, Betsch, Wesche

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Where is the Zetsche family from?

You can see how Zetsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zetsche families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zetsche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zetsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetsche 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 217 census records available for the last name Zetsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetsche 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Zetsche. 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 198 military records available for the last name Zetsche. For the veterans among your Zetsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetsche lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zetsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zetsche in 1961 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetsche 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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