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Zetta Family History

Zetta 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: Cetta, Petta, Zetts, Nitta, Cotta, Mehta, Zotti, Motta, Datta, Testa

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Where is the Zetta family from?

You can see how Zetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zetta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetta's in USA. California had the highest population of Zetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetta 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 240 census records available for the last name Zetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetta 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zetta. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zetta. For the veterans among your Zetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Zetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zetta in 1982 was 76, and 53 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetta 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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