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Ettleman Family History

Ettleman 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: Eshleman, Gentleman, Elleman, Otteman, Gittleman, Edleman, Mittleman

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Where is the Ettleman family from?

You can see how Ettleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ettleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ettleman families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ettleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ettleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ettleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettleman. 24% of Ettleman men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Ettleman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ettleman were Dept Manager and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Dept Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ettleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettleman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ettleman. 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 123 military records available for the last name Ettleman. For the veterans among your Ettleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettleman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ettleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ettleman in 1955 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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