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Etason Family History

Etason 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: Eason, Easton, Jason, Elson, Cason, Mason, Wason, Evanson, Tyson

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Where is the Etason family from?

You can see how Etason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etason family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Etason families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Etason family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Etason's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Etason families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Etason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etason 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Etason. 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 Etason. For the veterans among your Etason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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