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Ettl Family History

Ettl 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: Ertl, Ettel, Ott, Eitel, Edel, Ell, Earl, Cetta, Zettel, Jette

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Where is the Ettl family from?

You can see how Ettl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ettl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ettl families living in Indiana. This was about 13% of all the recorded Ettl's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Ettl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ettl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettl. 43% of Ettl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Ettl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Ettl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettl 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Ettl. 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 887 military records available for the last name Ettl. For the veterans among your Ettl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ettl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ettl in 1959 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ettl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettl 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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