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Eter Family History

Eter 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: Peter, Eber, Eger, Eder, Etter, Deter, Ewer, Elter, Meter, Geter

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Where is the Eter family from?

You can see how Eter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eter family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Eter's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eter 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Eter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eter. For the veterans among your Eter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eter

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