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Etzler Family History

Etzler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Etzel a place in northwestern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Etzler family from?

You can see how Etzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etzler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Etzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Etzler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Etzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Etzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etzler 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 Etzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etzler. 37% of Etzler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Etzler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etzler were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Etzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Etzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzler 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Etzler. 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 834 military records available for the last name Etzler. For the veterans among your Etzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Etzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Etzler in 1959 was 51, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etzler 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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