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Eten Family History

Eten 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: Eden, Ewen, Even, Etten, Eben, Iten, Aten, Teten, Ethen, Esten

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Where is the Eten family from?

You can see how Eten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Eten families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eten 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 Eten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eten. 100% of Eten women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Eten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eten 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Eten. 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 866 military records available for the last name Eten. For the veterans among your Eten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Eten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eten in 1961 was 61, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eten 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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