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Eth Family History

Eth 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: Seth, Beth, Neth, Eto, Meth, Peth, Heth, Leth, Feth, Reth

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Where is the Eth family from?

You can see how Eth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Eth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eth family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eth's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eth 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 Eth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eth. 60% of Eth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eth women worked as a 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Eth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eth 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Eth. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eth. For the veterans among your Eth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Eth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eth in 1965 was 68, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eth 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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