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Ettenberg Family History

Ettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Ellenberg, Wattenberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg

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Where is the Ettenberg family from?

You can see how Ettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ettenberg families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettenberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ettenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettenberg 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 Ettenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettenberg. 50% of Ettenberg men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

What Ettenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Ettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenberg 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Ettenberg. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ettenberg. For the veterans among your Ettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ettenberg in 1962 was 83, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenberg 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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