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Etz Family History

Etz 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: Metz, Ketz, Netz, Tetz, Letz, Eto, Retz, Petz, Eltz, Fetz

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Where is the Etz family from?

You can see how Etz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Etz families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Etz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Etz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etz. 60% of Etz men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Etz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Etz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etz 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Etz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Etz. For the veterans among your Etz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Etz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Etz in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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