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Zaetz Family History

Zaetz Name 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: Zatz, Zaitz, Raetz, Zietz, Paetz, Baetz, Gaetz, Metz, Martz, Ketz

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Where is the Zaetz family from?

You can see how Zaetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaetz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaetz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zaetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaetz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Zaetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaetz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Zaetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Zaetz. For the veterans among your Zaetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zaetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zaetz in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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