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Etkeson Family History

Etkeson 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: Atkeson, Teson, Okeson, Eckerson, Eskelson, Atkison, Otteson

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Where is the Etkeson family from?

You can see how Etkeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etkeson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Etkeson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Etkeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etkeson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etkeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etkeson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Etkeson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Etkeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etkeson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Etkeson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Etkeson. For the veterans among your Etkeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etkeson lifespan?

Average Etkeson life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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