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Ete Family History

Ete Surname 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: Ege, Eve, Eye, Eto, Pete, Ede, Eke, Te, Etue, Etie

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Where is the Ete family from?

You can see how Ete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ete family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ete's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Ete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ete 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ete. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ete. For the veterans among your Ete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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