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Ettershank Family History

Ettershank 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Otterson, Otterman, Utterback, Etters

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Where is the Ettershank family from?

You can see how Ettershank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettershank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ettershank families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 25 Ettershank families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Ettershank's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ettershank families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettershank 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 Ettershank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ettershank. 100% of Ettershank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ettershank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ettershank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettershank 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Ettershank. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ettershank. For the veterans among your Ettershank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettershank lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Ettershank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ettershank in 1955 was 47, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ettershank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettershank 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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