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Ettis Family History

Ettis 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: Pettis, Bettis, Estis, Ottis, Gettis, Etris, Matis, Artis, Etter

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Where is the Ettis family from?

You can see how Ettis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ettis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ettis families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ettis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ettis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettis 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 Ettis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ettis. 100% of Ettis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Ettis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ettis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ettis. For the veterans among your Ettis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Ettis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ettis in 1980 was 48, and 57 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettis 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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