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Etzbach Family History

Etzbach 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: Erbach, Ebach, Eshbach, Bach, Betlach, Urbach, Limbach, Harbach

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Where is the Etzbach family from?

You can see how Etzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etzbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Etzbach families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Etzbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etzbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etzbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etzbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etzbach. 100% of Etzbach 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Etzbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Etzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzbach 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Etzbach. 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 98 military records available for the last name Etzbach. For the veterans among your Etzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzbach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Etzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Etzbach in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 1999.

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