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Etherinton Family History

Etherinton 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: Etherington, Hetherington, Wetherington, Etherton, Thornton

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Where is the Etherinton family from?

You can see how Etherinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etherinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Etherinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Etherinton families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Etherinton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Etherinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etherinton 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 68 census records available for the last name Etherinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etherinton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Etherinton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Etherinton. For the veterans among your Etherinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etherinton

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