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Etson Family History

Etson 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: Elson, Betson, Getson, Eason, Esson, Eison, Edson, Letson, Son

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Where is the Etson family from?

You can see how Etson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Etson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Etson family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Etson's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Etson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etson. 50% of Etson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Etson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etson 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Etson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Etson. For the veterans among your Etson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Etson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Etson in 1963 was 68, and 51 in 2003.

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