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Zettl Family History

Zettl 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: Zettel, Zettle, Zetts, Zotti, Cetta, Jette, Fett, Nettle, Nett, Setty

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Where is the Zettl family from?

You can see how Zettl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zettl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zettl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zettl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettl 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 Zettl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zettl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Zettl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettl 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Zettl. 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 946 military records available for the last name Zettl. For the veterans among your Zettl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zettl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zettl in 1965 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zettl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettl 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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