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Zodtner Family History

Zodtner 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: Bodner, Zotter, Kostner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Cotner, Botner

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Where is the Zodtner family from?

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

What did your Zodtner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Zodtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zodtner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zodtner. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zodtner. For the veterans among your Zodtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zodtner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Zodtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zodtner in 1979 was 75, and 96 in 1999.

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