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Ethinton Family History

Ethinton 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: Ethington, Hinton, Stinton, Stainton, Wethington, Edginton, Etherton

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Where is the Ethinton family from?

You can see how Ethinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethinton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ethinton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ethinton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ethinton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ethinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethinton 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 Ethinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ethinton. For the veterans among your Ethinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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