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Ettensperger Family History

Ettensperger 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: Leibensperger, Raffensperger, Wertenberger, Ernsberger, Feltenberger

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Where is the Ettensperger family from?

You can see how Ettensperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettensperger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettensperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ettensperger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettensperger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ettensperger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Ettensperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettensperger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ettensperger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ettensperger. For the veterans among your Ettensperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettensperger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Ettensperger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ettensperger in 1968 was 84, and 92 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettensperger 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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