Etschman Family History

Etschman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Etschmann: topographic name from Middle High German ezzisch ‘open field unenclosed cultivated land’.

It combines the elements that describe a type of land and its association with a person.

The term ezzisch signifies an open area that is not enclosed, often used in agricultural contexts.

Meanwhile, man indicates a person connected to that land.

Therefore, the name reflects both geography and human connection to the land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Eschman, Fischman, Eschmann, Tuchman, Reischman, Eichman, Deutschman, Buschman, Kretschman, Herschman

210	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
39	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
100	Census and Voter Lists
180	Member Trees

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Where is the Etschman family from?

You can see how Etschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etschman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etschman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Etschman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Etschman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Etschman families in 1880.

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Census Record

There are 100 census records available for the last name Etschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etschman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Etschman. 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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Military Records

There are 39 military records available for the last name Etschman. For the veterans among your Etschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etschman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Etschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Etschman in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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Etschman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Etschmann: topographic name from Middle High German ezzisch ‘open field unenclosed cultivated land’.

It combines the elements that describe a type of land and its association with a person.

The term ezzisch signifies an open area that is not enclosed, often used in agricultural contexts.

Meanwhile, man indicates a person connected to that land.

Therefore, the name reflects both geography and human connection to the land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Etschman family from?

What Etschman family records will you find?

What is the average Etschman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Etschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Etschman in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

Etschman Family History

Etschman Surname Meaning

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537 record(s) for Etschman

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