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Ettenborough Family History

Ettenborough 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: Stanbrough, Roseborough, Goldsborough, Rosborough, Scarborough

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Where is the Ettenborough family from?

You can see how Ettenborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettenborough family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettenborough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ettenborough families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ettenborough's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ettenborough families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Ettenborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettenborough 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 Ettenborough. 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 277 military records available for the last name Ettenborough. For the veterans among your Ettenborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettenborough lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ettenborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ettenborough in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettenborough 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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