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Economo Family History

Economo 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: Economos, Economou, Economy, Bonomo, Buonomo, Colombo, Conejo

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Where is the Economo family from?

You can see how Economo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Economo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Economo families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Economo's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Economo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Economo 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 Economo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Economo. 100% of Economo men worked as a Cook and 100% of Economo women worked as an Ironer.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    100%

What Economo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Economo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economo 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Economo. 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 48 military records available for the last name Economo. For the veterans among your Economo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Economo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Economo in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Economo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economo 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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