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Etchason Family History

Etchason 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: Etchison, Atchison, Atcheson, Chason, Eytcheson, Cason, Acheson

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Where is the Etchason family from?

You can see how Etchason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchason family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etchason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Etchason families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchason's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Etchason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchason 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 Etchason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etchason. 34% of Etchason 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
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Etchason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Etchason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchason 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Etchason. 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 278 military records available for the last name Etchason. For the veterans among your Etchason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchason lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Etchason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Etchason in 1961 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etchason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchason 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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