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Eters Family History

Eters 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: Evers, Peters, Esters, Etters, Ebers, Deters, Teters, Ewers, Peter

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Where is the Eters family from?

You can see how Eters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eters families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eters families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Eters's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Eters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eters. 100% of Eters women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Eters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Eters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eters 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Eters. 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 27 military records available for the last name Eters. For the veterans among your Eters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eters lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Eters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eters in 1976 was 85, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eters 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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