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Zettelmoyer Family History

Zettelmoyer 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: Zettlemoyer, Westermeyer, Zettler, Engelmeyer, Settlemyer, Wittenmyer

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Where is the Zettelmoyer family from?

You can see how Zettelmoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettelmoyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zettelmoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zettelmoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettelmoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zettelmoyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettelmoyer 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 Zettelmoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zettelmoyer. 100% of Zettelmoyer men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Zettelmoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Zettelmoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettelmoyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zettelmoyer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zettelmoyer. For the veterans among your Zettelmoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettelmoyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Zettelmoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zettelmoyer in 1971 was 52, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettelmoyer 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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