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Ettelson Family History

Ettelson 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: Engelson, Otterson, Estenson, Petterson, Kittelson, Bertelson

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Where is the Ettelson family from?

You can see how Ettelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ettelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ettelson families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ettelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ettelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ettelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettelson. 34% of Ettelson men worked as a Medical Doctor. .

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Moonerfactor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Ettelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettelson 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Ettelson. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ettelson. For the veterans among your Ettelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettelson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ettelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ettelson in 1955 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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