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Entzminger Family History

Entzminger Name Meaning

Altered form of German Ensminger .

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


Similar surnames: Entsminger, Betsinger, Ensminger, Entringer, Bentzinger, Fatzinger

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Where is the Entzminger family from?

You can see how Entzminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entzminger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Entzminger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Entzminger families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Entzminger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Entzminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entzminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Entzminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Entzminger. 35% of Entzminger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Entzminger women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entzminger were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Entzminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entzminger 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Entzminger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 424 military records available for the last name Entzminger. For the veterans among your Entzminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entzminger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Entzminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Entzminger in 1962 was 76, and 20 in 2004.

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