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Ethell Family History

Ethell Surname Meaning

Welsh: from the personal name Ith(a)el Old Welsh Iudhail ‘bountiful lord’. Compare Bithell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ethell family from?

You can see how Ethell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ethell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Ethell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ethell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ethell families in 1891.
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What did your Ethell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ethell. 96% of Ethell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ethell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethell 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Ethell. 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 387 military records available for the last name Ethell. For the veterans among your Ethell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ethell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ethell in 1957 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ethell 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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