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Ethinger Family History

Ethinger 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: Ettinger, Ehinger, Gettinger, Stringer, Pettinger, Ottinger

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Where is the Ethinger family from?

You can see how Ethinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ethinger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ethinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ethinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ethinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ethinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ethinger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ethinger. For the veterans among your Ethinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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