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Ettress Family History

Ettress 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: Tress, Fentress, Etters, Nattress, Thress, Ventress, Estess, Endress

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Where is the Ettress family from?

You can see how Ettress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettress family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ettress families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ettress families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettress's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ettress families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettress 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 Ettress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettress. 100% of Ettress 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 Ettress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ettress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettress 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ettress. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ettress. For the veterans among your Ettress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettress lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ettress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ettress in 1962 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ettress

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettress 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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