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Zett Family History

Zett 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: Fett, Nett, Lett, Pett, Kett, Hett, Bett, Yett, Zent, Zelt

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Where is the Zett family from?

You can see how Zett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Zett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zett 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 Zett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zett. 47% of Zett men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zett women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zett were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Soldier
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Zett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zett 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Zett. 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 763 military records available for the last name Zett. For the veterans among your Zett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zett in 1958 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zett 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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