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Zetterberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of zetter, an ornamental spelling of the placename element sät(t)er ‘outlying meadow’.

In this context, sät(t)er refers specifically to areas that are typically situated outside of the main settlements.

The name incorporates the ornamental element berg, which translates to ‘mountain’ or ‘hill’.

This combination of words reflects a connection to nature and geography.

Overall, the name conveys a sense of place, merging the features of meadows and hills into its meaning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zetterberg family from?

You can see how Zetterberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetterberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zetterberg families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Zetterberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zetterberg families in 1880.
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What did your Zetterberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zetterberg. 23% of Zetterberg men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zetterberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zetterberg were Timber Faller and Bookkeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Timber Faller
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Zetterberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Zetterberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zetterberg. 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 268 military records available for the last name Zetterberg. For the veterans among your Zetterberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Zetterberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zetterberg in 1954 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

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