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Ethrington Family History

Ethrington 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: Ethington, Etherington, Hetherington, Wetherington, Edrington

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Where is the Ethrington family from?

You can see how Ethrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ethrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ethrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ethrington families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ethrington's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ethrington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ethrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ethrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ethrington. 72% of Ethrington men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Ethrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ethrington 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ethrington. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ethrington. For the veterans among your Ethrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ethrington lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Ethrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ethrington in 1975 was 73, and 43 in 2000.

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