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Entzel Family History

Entzel Surname 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: Etzel, Wentzel, Rentzel, Gentzel, Bentzel, Mentzel, Engel, Eitel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Entzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Entzel. 44% of Entzel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Entzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entzel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Entzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Entzel. For the veterans among your Entzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entzel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Entzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Entzel in 1959 was 35, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Entzel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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