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Ethely Family History

Ethely 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: Athey, Nethery, Etzel, Bethel, Eatherly, Ettel, Steely, Ethen, Pethel

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Where is the Ethely family from?

You can see how Ethely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ethely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ethely family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ethely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ethely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ethely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ethely. 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 military records available for the last name Ethely. For the veterans among your Ethely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ethely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ethely in 1967 was 48, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ethely 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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