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Etley Family History

Etley 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: Exley, Emley, Tetley, Utley, Betley, Eley, Epley, Elley, Otley, Egley

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Where is the Etley family from?

You can see how Etley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Etley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Etley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Etley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Etley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etley 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 Etley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etley. 50% of Etley men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Soldier
    50%

What Etley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Etley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Etley. 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 44 military records available for the last name Etley. For the veterans among your Etley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Etley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Etley in 1973 was 64, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etley 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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