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Etscheidt Family History

Etscheidt 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: Scheidt, Eischeid, Scheid, Schmidt, Umscheid, Tschida, Schei, Schein

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Where is the Etscheidt family from?

You can see how Etscheidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etscheidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Etscheidt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Etscheidt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Etscheidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etscheidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Etscheidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Etscheidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etscheidt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Etscheidt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Etscheidt. For the veterans among your Etscheidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etscheidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Etscheidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Etscheidt in 1966 was 35, and 57 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etscheidt 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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