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Ethier Name Meaning

French (also Éthier): from the ancient Germanic personal name Asthari composed of the elements ast ‘spear’ and hari ‘army’. This surname has apparently died out in France. Compare Akey 1 Etie Etier 2 and Hickey

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pothier, Letcher, Authier, Shier, Etter, Thiery, Staiger, Thien

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Where is the Ethier family from?

You can see how Ethier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ethier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,396 Ethier families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ethier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ethier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ethier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ethier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ethier. 24% of Ethier men worked as a Cultivateur and 16% of Ethier women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ethier were Labourer and Religieuse. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Mnagre
    10%
  • Religieuse
    8%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Ethier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ethier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ethier. For the veterans among your Ethier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ethier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ethier in 1952 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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