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Etherton Family History

Etherton Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): perhaps a shortened form of Etherington.

Alternatively, the name might be a habitational name from Atterton, a lost place in River, a village in Kent.

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


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Where is the Etherton family from?

You can see how Etherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Etherton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 113 Etherton families living in Sussex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Etherton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Etherton families in 1891.
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What did your Etherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Etherton. 28% of Etherton men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Etherton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etherton were Wood Machinist and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    28%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • Motor Fitter
    19%
  • Wood Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Etherton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Etherton. For the veterans among your Etherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etherton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Etherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Etherton in 1952 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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