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Etan Family History

Etan 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: Tan, Evan, Stan, Egan, Ewan, Han, Yan, Pan, Tang, An

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Where is the Etan family from?

You can see how Etan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Etan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Etan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Etan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Etan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Etan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Etan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Etan. For the veterans among your Etan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Etan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Etan in 1971 was 84, and 89 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etan 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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