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Etter Family History

Etter Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived near the boundary fence of a village from Middle High German eter ‘woven boundary fence’.

North German: from Middle Low German etter ‘uncle’ or ‘cousin’.

Swiss German: from Middle High German etter ‘cousin’.

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


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You can see how Etter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Etter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Etter families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Etter's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Etter families in 1891.
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What did your Etter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Etter. 100% of Etter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Etter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etter 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 Etter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Etter. For the veterans among your Etter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etter lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Etter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Etter in 1946 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etter 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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