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Ettz Family History

Ettz 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: Eltz, Ertz, Entz, Ott, Metz, Hertz, Kotz, Fitz, Kertz, Butz

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Where is the Ettz family from?

You can see how Ettz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ettz families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ettz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Ettz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ettz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ettz. For the veterans among your Ettz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettz lifespan?

Average Ettz life expectancy in 1986 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettz 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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