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Zetzl Family History

Zetzl 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: Metz, Ketz, Netz, Hetzel, Netzel, Zettel, Tetz, Metzel, Letz, Retz

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Where is the Zetzl family from?

You can see how Zetzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zetzl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetzl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zetzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetzl 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 18 census records available for the last name Zetzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetzl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zetzl. 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 125 military records available for the last name Zetzl. For the veterans among your Zetzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetzl lifespan?

Average Zetzl life expectancy in 1994 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zetzl 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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