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Ettner Family History

Ettner Name 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: Kettner, Etter, Ittner, Bettner, Eitner, Otter, Setter, Metzner

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Where is the Ettner family from?

You can see how Ettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ettner families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ettner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ettner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettner. 25% of Ettner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ettner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ettner were Filetrimmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Filetrimmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Ettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettner 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ettner. 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 541 military records available for the last name Ettner. For the veterans among your Ettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ettner in 1958 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

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