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Etenburn Family History

Etenburn 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: Winburn, Arterburn, Essenburg, Stenberg, Redburn, Hepburn, Eastburn

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Where is the Etenburn family from?

You can see how Etenburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etenburn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etenburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Etenburn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Etenburn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Etenburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etenburn 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 107 census records available for the last name Etenburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etenburn 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 Etenburn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Etenburn. For the veterans among your Etenburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etenburn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Etenburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Etenburn in 1963 was 86, and 53 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etenburn 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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