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Zoet Family History

Zoet Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname meaning ‘sweet’.

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


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Where is the Zoet family from?

You can see how Zoet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zoet family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoet's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zoet families in 1911.
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What did your Zoet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoet. 24% of Zoet men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Zoet women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoet were Carpenter and Cost Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Cost Clerk
    50%

What Zoet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Zoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoet 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Zoet. 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 124 military records available for the last name Zoet. For the veterans among your Zoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zoet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zoet in 1962 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoet 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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