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Etchberger Family History

Etchberger 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: Eichberger, Buchberger, Ernsberger, Schuerger, Herschberger

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Where is the Etchberger family from?

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

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etchberger. 50% of Etchberger men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Etchberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Etchberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchberger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Etchberger. 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 93 military records available for the last name Etchberger. For the veterans among your Etchberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Etchberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Etchberger in 1968 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etchberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchberger 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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