This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zetterburg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zetterburg Family History

Zetterburg 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: Zetterberg, Setterberg, Westerberg, Hesterberg, Wittenburg, Atterbury

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zetterburg family from?

You can see how Zetterburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetterburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zetterburg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetterburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zetterburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetterburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zetterburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Zetterburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterburg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zetterburg

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Zetterburg. 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.

View all Zetterburg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Zetterburg. For the veterans among your Zetterburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zetterburg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zetterburg family history

Discover More

What is the average Zetterburg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Zetterburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zetterburg in 1978 was 95, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zetterburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetterburg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zetterburg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial