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Ettig Family History

Ettig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Attig, Wettig, Etling, Sittig, Teig, Fertig

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Where is the Ettig family from?

You can see how Ettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ettig families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ettig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettig 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ettig. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ettig. For the veterans among your Ettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ettig in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettig 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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