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Echford Family History

Echford 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: Eckford, Rochford, Ashford, Elford, Rachford, Beckford, Echerd

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Where is the Echford family from?

You can see how Echford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Echford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Echford families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Echford's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Echford families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Echford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echford 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Echford. 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 12 military records available for the last name Echford. For the veterans among your Echford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echford lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Echford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Echford in 1976 was 26, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echford 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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