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Ethen Family History

Ethen Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Ethen family from?

You can see how Ethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ethen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Ethen families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ethen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ethen families in 1891.
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What did your Ethen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ethen. 100% of Ethen 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 Ethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ethen. 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 161 military records available for the last name Ethen. For the veterans among your Ethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ethen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ethen in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ethen 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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