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Zettelman Family History

Zettelman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Mittelman, Gittelman, Teitelman, Fetterman

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Where is the Zettelman family from?

You can see how Zettelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zettelman family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettelman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zettelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettelman 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 22 census records available for the last name Zettelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettelman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zettelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zettelman. For the veterans among your Zettelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettelman lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Zettelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zettelman in 1989 was 82, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettelman 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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