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Zetzel Family History

Zetzel 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: Hetzel, Netzel, Zettel, Metzel, Etzel, Oetzel, Detzel, Wetzel, Petzel

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Where is the Zetzel family from?

You can see how Zetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zetzel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zetzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Zetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetzel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Zetzel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zetzel. For the veterans among your Zetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetzel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zetzel in 1971 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetzel 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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