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Zetterlund Family History

Zetterlund 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: Setterlund, Westerlund, Satterlund, Ketterling, Netherland, Osterlund

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Where is the Zetterlund family from?

You can see how Zetterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zetterlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Zetterlund families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetterlund's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zetterlund families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetterlund 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 Zetterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zetterlund. 100% of Zetterlund men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Zetterlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Zetterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterlund 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 Zetterlund. 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 79 military records available for the last name Zetterlund. For the veterans among your Zetterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterlund lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zetterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zetterlund in 1955 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetterlund 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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