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Ettner Family History

Ettner 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: Kettner, Etter, Ittner, Bettner, Eitner, Otter, Setter, Metzner

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Where is the Ettner family from?

You can see how Ettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Ettner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ettner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettner 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 Ettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ettner. 100% of Ettner men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Ettner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Ettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettner 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ettner. 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 541 military records available for the last name Ettner. For the veterans among your Ettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ettner in 1958 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettner 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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