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Econom Family History

Econom 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: Economy, Economos, Economou, Croom, Conte, Cook, Bono, Condon, Bloom

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Where is the Econom family from?

You can see how Econom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Econom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Econom families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Econom's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Econom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Econom 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 Econom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Econom. 43% of Econom men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Econom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Econom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Econom 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Econom. 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 136 military records available for the last name Econom. For the veterans among your Econom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Econom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Econom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Econom in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Econom 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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