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Ettre Family History

Ettre 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: Mestre, Petre, Ventre, Jette, Nettle, Etter, Stare, Pitre, Mette

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Where is the Ettre family from?

You can see how Ettre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ettre family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettre's in USA. California had the highest population of Ettre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettre 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 14 census records available for the last name Ettre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettre 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ettre. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ettre. For the veterans among your Ettre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettre lifespan?

Average Ettre life expectancy in 2004 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettre 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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