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Eteler Family History

Eteler Name 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: Etzler, Eveler, Egeler, Bieler, Betler, Eller, Teller, Steer, Tyler

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Where is the Eteler family from?

You can see how Eteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eteler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eteler families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eteler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eteler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eteler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Washer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Eteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eteler 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 Eteler. 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 military records available for the last name Eteler. For the veterans among your Eteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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