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Ettel Family History

Ettel Surname Meaning

South German: from the personal name Ettel a pet form of Otto.

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


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Where is the Ettel family from?

You can see how Ettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ettel family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ettel families in 1911.
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What did your Ettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettel. 35% of Ettel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ettel women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettel 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Ettel. 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 454 military records available for the last name Ettel. For the veterans among your Ettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ettel in 1962 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettel 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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