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Etkins Family History

Etkins 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: Etkin, Edkins, Atkins, Eakins, Ekins, Elkins, Eskins, Etling, Elkin

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Where is the Etkins family from?

You can see how Etkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Etkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Etkins families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Etkins's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Etkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etkins 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 Etkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etkins. 35% of Etkins men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Etkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Etkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etkins 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Etkins. 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 68 military records available for the last name Etkins. For the veterans among your Etkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etkins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Etkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Etkins in 1973 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etkins 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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