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Etta Family History

Etta 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: Cetta, Petta, Hata, Ott, Nitta, Cotta, Rota, Mehta, Motta, Datta

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Where is the Etta family from?

You can see how Etta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Etta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Etta family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Etta's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Etta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etta 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 Etta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etta. 32% of Etta men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Etta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etta were Painter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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What Etta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Etta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etta 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Etta. 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 252 military records available for the last name Etta. For the veterans among your Etta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Etta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Etta in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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