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Etsweiler Family History

Etsweiler 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: Emswiler, Detweiler, Osweiler, Enzweiler, Theiler, Seiler, Weiler

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Where is the Etsweiler family from?

You can see how Etsweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etsweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etsweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Etsweiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Etsweiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Etsweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etsweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etsweiler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Etsweiler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Etsweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etsweiler 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 Etsweiler. 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 39 military records available for the last name Etsweiler. For the veterans among your Etsweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etsweiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Etsweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Etsweiler in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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