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Etherley Family History

Etherley 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: Atherley, Thorley, Everley, Betterley, Sherley, Eatherly, Herley

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Where is the Etherley family from?

You can see how Etherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etherley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Etherley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Etherley families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Etherley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Etherley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etherley 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 157 census records available for the last name Etherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etherley 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 Etherley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Etherley. For the veterans among your Etherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etherley lifespan?

Average Etherley life expectancy in 1972 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etherley 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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