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Zettell Family History

Zettell 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: Zettel, Kettell, Hettel, Cattell, Wetzell, Kittell, Kettel, Ettel

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Where is the Zettell family from?

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

What Zettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Zettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zettell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zettell. For the veterans among your Zettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zettell in 1968 was 82, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettell 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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