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Eatchel Family History

Eatchel Surname 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: Hatchel, Gatchel, Rachel, Kachel, Hatcher, Eichel, Katcher, Gatchell

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Where is the Eatchel family from?

You can see how Eatchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eatchel families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eatchel's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Eatchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eatchel 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 Eatchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eatchel. 50% of Eatchel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Warehouse Man
    50%

What Eatchel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Eatchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatchel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eatchel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Eatchel. For the veterans among your Eatchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatchel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eatchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eatchel in 1958 was 34, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatchel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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