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Etges Family History

Etges 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: Engel, Egger, Ege, Eger, Eggen, Verges, Engen, Eakes, Enger, Etter

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Where is the Etges family from?

You can see how Etges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Etges family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Etges's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Etges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etges 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Etges. 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 23 military records available for the last name Etges. For the veterans among your Etges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etges lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Etges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Etges in 1975 was 70, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etges 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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