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Ettswold Family History

Ettswold 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: Griswold, Attwood, Oswald, Ewald, Wold, Gatewood, Sword, Elwood

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Where is the Ettswold family from?

You can see how Ettswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettswold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ettswold family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettswold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ettswold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettswold 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 17 census records available for the last name Ettswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettswold 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ettswold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ettswold. For the veterans among your Ettswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettswold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ettswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ettswold in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

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