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Ettenhofer Family History

Ettenhofer 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: Altenhofen, Steinhofer, Eisenhower, Eisenhauer, Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer

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Where is the Ettenhofer family from?

You can see how Ettenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ettenhofer families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ettenhofer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ettenhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettenhofer 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 Ettenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettenhofer. 100% of Ettenhofer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ettenhofer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ettenhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Ettenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenhofer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ettenhofer. 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 208 military records available for the last name Ettenhofer. For the veterans among your Ettenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenhofer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ettenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ettenhofer in 1970 was 90, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenhofer 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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