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Etzweiler Family History

Etzweiler 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: Enzweiler, Detweiler, Emswiler, Theiler, Weiler, Zeiler, Detwiler

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Where is the Etzweiler family from?

You can see how Etzweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etzweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etzweiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Etzweiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Etzweiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Etzweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etzweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etzweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etzweiler. 30% of Etzweiler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Etzweiler women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Etzweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etzweiler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Etzweiler. 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 284 military records available for the last name Etzweiler. For the veterans among your Etzweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etzweiler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Etzweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Etzweiler in 1955 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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