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Etheridg Family History

Etheridg 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: Etheridge, Thering, Etheredge, Ethridge, Hering, Kettering

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Where is the Etheridg family from?

You can see how Etheridg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etheridg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etheridg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Etheridg family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Etheridg's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Etheridg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etheridg 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 43 census records available for the last name Etheridg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etheridg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Etheridg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Etheridg. For the veterans among your Etheridg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etheridg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Etheridg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Etheridg in 1964 was 79, and 102 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etheridg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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