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Ettenburn Family History

Ettenburn 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: Arterburn, Essenburg, Altenburg, Wittenborn, Ellenburg, Wittenburg

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Where is the Ettenburn family from?

You can see how Ettenburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenburn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ettenburn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettenburn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ettenburn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettenburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ettenburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ettenburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ettenburn. For the veterans among your Ettenburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenburn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Ettenburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ettenburn in 1982 was 82, and 100 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenburn 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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