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Eatherton Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Etherton . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Etherton, Atherton, Weatherton, Eatherly, Leaverton, Eagerton

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Where is the Eatherton family from?

You can see how Eatherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eatherton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Eatherton families living in Kentucky. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eatherton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eatherton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eatherton 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 Eatherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eatherton. 35% of Eatherton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eatherton women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eatherton were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eatherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatherton 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Eatherton. 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 505 military records available for the last name Eatherton. For the veterans among your Eatherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatherton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eatherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eatherton in 1948 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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