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Ettlin Family History

Ettlin 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: Gatlin, Etling, Matlin, Zeitlin, Etten, Wittlin, Tolin, Etkin, Bettin

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Where is the Ettlin family from?

You can see how Ettlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ettlin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ettlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ettlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettlin 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 Ettlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettlin. 100% of Ettlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ettlin women worked as a Stengrapher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    100%

What Ettlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Ettlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettlin 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Ettlin. 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 123 military records available for the last name Ettlin. For the veterans among your Ettlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ettlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ettlin in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettlin 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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