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Zettlemoyer Family History

Zettlemoyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zettelmeier or Zettelmeyer variants of Settelmeier (see Settlemire).

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


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Where is the Zettlemoyer family from?

You can see how Zettlemoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettlemoyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zettlemoyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Zettlemoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettlemoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zettlemoyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettlemoyer 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 Zettlemoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zettlemoyer. 37% of Zettlemoyer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Zettlemoyer women worked as a Home Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zettlemoyer were Painter and House Keeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    22%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • House Keeper
    14%

What Zettlemoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zettlemoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettlemoyer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zettlemoyer. 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 441 military records available for the last name Zettlemoyer. For the veterans among your Zettlemoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettlemoyer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zettlemoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zettlemoyer in 1951 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettlemoyer 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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