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Etzig Family History

Etzig 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: Utzig, Etling, Herzig, Teig, Rettig, Elzie, Steig, Gettig, Etkin

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Where is the Etzig family from?

You can see how Etzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Etzig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Etzig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etzig 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 Etzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etzig. 100% of Etzig men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

What Etzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Etzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Etzig. 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 58 military records available for the last name Etzig. For the veterans among your Etzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzig lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Etzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Etzig in 1976 was 68, and 87 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etzig 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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