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Etken Family History

Etken 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: Etten, Etkin, Eiken, Oetken, Ethen, Eaken, Eden, Ellen, Ecker, Ken

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Where is the Etken family from?

You can see how Etken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Etken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Etken family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Etken's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Etken families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Etken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Etken. 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 21 military records available for the last name Etken. For the veterans among your Etken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Etken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Etken in 1972 was 80, and 60 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etken 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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