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Etterlein Family History

Etterlein 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: Otterbein, Eberlein, Esterline, Easterlin, Betterley, Ketterling

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Where is the Etterlein family from?

You can see how Etterlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etterlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etterlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Etterlein families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Etterlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etterlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etterlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Etterlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etterlein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Etterlein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Etterlein. For the veterans among your Etterlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etterlein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Etterlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Etterlein in 1967 was 43, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etterlein 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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