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Eto Name Meaning

Japanese (Etō): written 江藤 ‘inlet wisteria’. It is found mainly in western Japan. Despite the element 藤 -tō (also pronounced fuji) in the name bearers are descended from the Taira clan rather than from the Fujiwara . West African (Nigeria): from a personal name found among the Ibibio and Efik peoples meaning ‘tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Ito, Ota, Uno, Seto, Elo, Sato, Cho, Rao, Eld, Peto

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Where is the Eto family from?

You can see how Eto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Eto families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eto families in 1911.
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What did your Eto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eto. 42% of Eto men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Eto women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eto were Proprietor and Switchboard Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    29%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Switchboard Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eto 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Eto. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Eto. For the veterans among your Eto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eto in 1964 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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