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Eta Family History

Eta Name 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: Ota, Seta, Eto, Reta, Eva, Teta, Ta, Ela, Hata, Tan

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Where is the Eta family from?

You can see how Eta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Eta families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Eta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eta 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 Eta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Eta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eta 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Eta. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eta. For the veterans among your Eta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eta lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Eta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eta in 1986 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

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