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Ettmyer Family History

Ettmyer 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: Etter, Dettmer, Otter, Elmer, Setter, Esther, Ketter, Kettner, Netter

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Where is the Ettmyer family from?

You can see how Ettmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ettmyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettmyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ettmyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ettmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettmyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ettmyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ettmyer. For the veterans among your Ettmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettmyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Ettmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ettmyer in 1976 was 91, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettmyer 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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