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Van Echaute Family History

Van Echaute 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: Van Schaick, Vandenhouten, Van Hout, Van Houten, Vanderhart

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Van Echaute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Echaute 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Echaute. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Van Echaute. For the veterans among your Van Echaute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Echaute lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Van Echaute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Echaute in 1975 was 55, and 90 in 2000.

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