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Ettenson Family History

Ettenson 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: Estenson, Stenson, Steenson, Ellenson, Otterson, Ostenson, Petterson

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Where is the Ettenson family from?

You can see how Ettenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ettenson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ettenson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ettenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettenson 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 Ettenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettenson. 43% of Ettenson men worked as a Manager and 100% of Ettenson women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Employer
    29%
  • Usher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ettenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Ettenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenson 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ettenson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ettenson. For the veterans among your Ettenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ettenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ettenson in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenson 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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