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Etsal Family History

Etsal 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: Staal, Opsal, Rosal, Teal, Edsall, Thal, Etzel, Wersal, Kasal, Casal

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Where is the Etsal family from?

You can see how Etsal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etsal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Etsal families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Etsal's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Etsal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etsal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Etsal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etsal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Etsal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Etsal. For the veterans among your Etsal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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