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Etzwiler Family History

Etzwiler 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: Emswiler, Detwiler, Etzler, Enzweiler, Dettwiler, Betzler, Theiler

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Where is the Etzwiler family from?

You can see how Etzwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etzwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etzwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Etzwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Etzwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Etzwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etzwiler 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 Etzwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etzwiler. 32% of Etzwiler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Etzwiler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etzwiler were Painter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Assembler
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Etzwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Etzwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzwiler 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 Etzwiler. 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 189 military records available for the last name Etzwiler. For the veterans among your Etzwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzwiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Etzwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Etzwiler in 1962 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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