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Etim Family History

Etim 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: Tim, Etie, Kim, Im, Eid, Prim, Shim, Timm, Elam, Erie

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Where is the Etim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etim 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 Etim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Etim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Etim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Etim. For the veterans among your Etim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etim lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Etim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Etim in 1995 was 56, and 45 in 2002.

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