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Ettson Family History

Ettson 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: Elton, Elson, Exton, Hitson, Tyson, Teson, Emison, Etten, Ecton

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Where is the Ettson family from?

You can see how Ettson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ettson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Ettson family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ettson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ettson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ettson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ettson. For the veterans among your Ettson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ettson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ettson in 1959 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettson 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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