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Ettes Family History

Ettes 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: Etter, Etten, Etters, Estes, Fettes, Ettel, Bettes, Gates, Eitel

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Where is the Ettes family from?

You can see how Ettes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ettes families living in Tennessee. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ettes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ettes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Ettes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ettes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ettes. For the veterans among your Ettes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettes lifespan?

Average Ettes life expectancy in 1964 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettes 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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