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Economon Family History

Economon 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, Solomon, Condon, Bonomo, Congdon, Connon

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Where is the Economon family from?

You can see how Economon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Economon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Economon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Economon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Economon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Economon 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 Economon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Economon. 24% of Economon men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Economon women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Economon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Economon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economon 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Economon. 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 245 military records available for the last name Economon. For the veterans among your Economon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Economon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Economon in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Economon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economon 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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