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Ethier Family History

Ethier Surname Meaning

French (also Éthier): from the ancient Germanic personal name Asthari composed of the elements ast ‘spear’ and hari ‘army’. This surname has apparently died out in France.

Compare Akey 1 Etie Etier 2 and Hickey.

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


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Where is the Ethier family from?

You can see how Ethier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ethier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Ethier families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ethier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ethier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ethier 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 Ethier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ethier. 12% of Ethier men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Ethier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ethier were Salesman and Stitcher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Stitcher
    8%

What Ethier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Ethier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ethier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ethier. For the veterans among your Ethier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ethier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ethier in 1952 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ethier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ethier 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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