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Ecret Family History

Ecret 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: Ehret, Eacret, Ecker, Acree, Crete, Foret, Crea, Paret, Meuret, Eure

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Where is the Ecret family from?

You can see how Ecret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ecret family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ecret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecret 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 Ecret ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Ecret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Ecret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecret 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ecret. 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 940 military records available for the last name Ecret. For the veterans among your Ecret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecret lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ecret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ecret in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecret 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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