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Zettwoch Family History

Zettwoch 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: Leftwich, Hettich, Enoch, Deutsch, Zottola, Wentworth, Betlach

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Where is the Zettwoch family from?

You can see how Zettwoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zettwoch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zettwoch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zettwoch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zettwoch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zettwoch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zettwoch 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 Zettwoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zettwoch. 50% of Zettwoch men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Zettwoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Zettwoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zettwoch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zettwoch. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zettwoch. For the veterans among your Zettwoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zettwoch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zettwoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zettwoch in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zettwoch 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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