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Etael Family History

Etael 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: Etzel, Ettel, Engel, Tafel, Eitel, Edel, Hetzel, Netzel, Earl, Tall

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Where is the Etael family from?

You can see how Etael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etael family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Etael families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Etael families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Etael's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Etael families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etael 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 12 census records available for the last name Etael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etael 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Etael. 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 1 military records available for the last name Etael. For the veterans among your Etael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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