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Zettles Family History

Zettles 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: Zettler, Settles, Kettles, Zettle, Nettles, Zettel, Nettle, Mettler

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Where is the Zettles family from?

You can see how Zettles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zettles families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zettles's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zettles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettles 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 Zettles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zettles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Zettles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettles 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 immigration records available for the last name Zettles. 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 49 military records available for the last name Zettles. For the veterans among your Zettles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettles lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Zettles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zettles in 1975 was 55, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettles 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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