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Ettison Family History

Ettison 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: Mattison, Emison, Ottoson, Tison, Pattison, Elison, Eison, Matison

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Where is the Ettison family from?

You can see how Ettison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ettison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ettison families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ettison's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ettison families in 1911.
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What did your Ettison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ettison. 72% of Ettison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ettison women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ettison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ettison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettison 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ettison. 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 military records available for the last name Ettison. For the veterans among your Ettison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ettison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ettison in 1965 was 36, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettison 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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