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Etkin Family History

Etkin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Etke a pet form of Ester (see Esther ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Itkin, Elkin, Eskin, Atkin, Estrin, Henkin, Eakin, Peskin, Lakin

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Where is the Etkin family from?

You can see how Etkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Etkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Etkin family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Etkin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Etkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Etkin. 100% of Etkin 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Etkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etkin 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Etkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Etkin. For the veterans among your Etkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Etkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Etkin in 1954 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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