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Zetterstrom Family History

Zetterstrom 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: Otterstrom, Sederstrom, Cederstrom, Wennerstrom, Segerstrom

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Where is the Zetterstrom family from?

You can see how Zetterstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zetterstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zetterstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zetterstrom families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zetterstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zetterstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zetterstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zetterstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zetterstrom. 100% of Zetterstrom women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Zetterstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zetterstrom 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Zetterstrom. 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 83 military records available for the last name Zetterstrom. For the veterans among your Zetterstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zetterstrom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zetterstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zetterstrom in 1949 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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