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Eachon Family History

Eachon 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: Machon, Vachon, Chon, Easton, Macho, Deacon, Bacon, Macon, Pichon

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Where is the Eachon family from?

You can see how Eachon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eachon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Eachon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Eachon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eachon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eachon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eachon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Eachon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eachon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Eachon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eachon. For the veterans among your Eachon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eachon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Eachon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eachon in 1978 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eachon 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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