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Zetar Family History

Zetar 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: Detar, Zegar, Bear, Peter, Dear, Tatar, Pear, Star, Lear, Wear

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Where is the Zetar family from?

You can see how Zetar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zetar families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zetar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zetar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zetar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zetar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Zetar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zetar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zetar. For the veterans among your Zetar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zetar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zetar in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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