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Etler Family History

Etler 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: Betler, Eller, Exler, Etter, Euler, Emler, Erler, Esler, Eyler

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Where is the Etler family from?

You can see how Etler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Etler family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Etler's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Etler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etler 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 Etler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etler. 32% of Etler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Etler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etler were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Etler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Etler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etler 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Etler. 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 303 military records available for the last name Etler. For the veterans among your Etler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Etler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Etler in 1964 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etler 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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