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Etinger Family History

Etinger 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: Ebinger, Ettinger, Edinger, Evinger, Eminger, Ehinger, Stinger

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Where is the Etinger family from?

You can see how Etinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Etinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Etinger families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Etinger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Etinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Etinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Etinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etinger 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Etinger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Etinger. For the veterans among your Etinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Etinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Etinger in 1962 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etinger 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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