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Etgen Family History

Etgen 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: Eggen, Engen, Etten, Eigen, Ethen, Eagen, Hagen, Engel, Eden, Ellen

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Where is the Etgen family from?

You can see how Etgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Etgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Etgen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Etgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Etgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etgen. 50% of Etgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Etgen women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Etgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Etgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etgen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Etgen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Etgen. For the veterans among your Etgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Etgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Etgen in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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