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Etterman Family History

Etterman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Otterman, Esterman, Fetterman, Betterman

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Where is the Etterman family from?

You can see how Etterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Etterman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Etterman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Etterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etterman 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 Etterman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Etterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Etterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etterman 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Etterman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Etterman. For the veterans among your Etterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Etterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Etterman in 1962 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etterman 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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