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Eton Family History

Eton Surname Meaning

see Eaton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eton family from?

You can see how Eton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Eton families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Eton families in 1911.
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What did your Eton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eton. 36% of Eton men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Eton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eton were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Packer
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eton 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Eton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eton. For the veterans among your Eton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Eton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Eton in 1974 was 88, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eton 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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