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Ettenberger Family History

Ettenberger 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: Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Eisenberger, Ellenberger, Eggenberger

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Where is the Ettenberger family from?

You can see how Ettenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ettenberger families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ettenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ettenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Ettenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettenberger. 100% of Ettenberger men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Ettenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenberger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ettenberger. 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 138 military records available for the last name Ettenberger. For the veterans among your Ettenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ettenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ettenberger in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenberger 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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