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Etzold Family History

Etzold 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: Betzold, Petzold, Etzel, Paetzold, Bezold, Petzoldt, Harold, Bold

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Where is the Etzold family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etzold. 27% of Etzold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Etzold women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Etzold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Etzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzold 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Etzold. 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 610 military records available for the last name Etzold. For the veterans among your Etzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Etzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Etzold in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etzold 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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