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Etling Family History

Etling Name Meaning

German:: patronymic from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with adal ‘noble’ as the first element. variant of Ettling a habitational name from any of several places called Ettling or Ettlingen all in southern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Emling, Erling, Elling, Redling, Edling, Uehling, Helling, Welling

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Where is the Etling family from?

You can see how Etling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Etling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Etling family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Etling's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Etling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etling. 27% of Etling men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Etling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etling were Salesman and Cashier. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Etling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etling 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Etling. 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 581 military records available for the last name Etling. For the veterans among your Etling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etling lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Etling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Etling in 1950 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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