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Etterley Family History

Etterley 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: Betterley, Everley, Atherley, Fetterly, Esterle, Esterly, Betterly

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Where is the Etterley family from?

You can see how Etterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etterley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Etterley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Etterley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Etterley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Etterley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etterley 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 Etterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Etterley. 100% of Etterley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Etterley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Etterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etterley 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Etterley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Etterley. For the veterans among your Etterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etterley lifespan?

Average Etterley life expectancy in 1974 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etterley 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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