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Etringer Family History

Etringer 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: Stringer, Ettinger, Entringer, Springer, Beringer, Ringer, Gettinger

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Where is the Etringer family from?

You can see how Etringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etringer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Etringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Etringer families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Etringer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etringer 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 Etringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etringer. 78% of Etringer 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
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Etringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Etringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etringer 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Etringer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Etringer. For the veterans among your Etringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etringer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Etringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Etringer in 1964 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etringer 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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