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Ethun Family History

Ethun 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: Thun, Ethen, Thum, Bethune, Thune, Thurn, Then, Thon, Thul, Bothun

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Where is the Ethun family from?

You can see how Ethun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ethun family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ethun's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ethun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ethun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ethun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ethun. 60% of Ethun men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ethun women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ethun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Ethun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethun 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ethun. 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 Ethun. For the veterans among your Ethun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ethun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ethun in 1964 was 69, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ethun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ethun 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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