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Ettington Family History

Ettington 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: Ethington, Ellington, Edgington, Elkington, Edrington, Edington

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Where is the Ettington family from?

You can see how Ettington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettington family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ettington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ettington family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettington's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ettington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettington 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 Ettington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettington. 100% of Ettington men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ettington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Ettington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettington 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ettington. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ettington. For the veterans among your Ettington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettington lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Ettington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ettington in 1983 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ettington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettington 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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