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Zetterstein Family History

Zetterstein 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: Feuerstein, Winterstein, Hertenstein, Pettersen, Hottenstein

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zetterstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterstein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zetterstein. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Zetterstein. For the veterans among your Zetterstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Zetterstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zetterstein in 1974 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

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