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Etrich Family History

Etrich 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: Ehrich, Eirich, Petrich, Erich, Eurich, Detrich, Eyrich, Emrich, Rich

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Where is the Etrich family from?

You can see how Etrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Etrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Etrich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Etrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Etrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Etrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Etrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etrich 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Etrich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Etrich. For the veterans among your Etrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etrich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Etrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Etrich in 1973 was 61, and 73 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etrich 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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