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Eachus Family History

Eachus Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Etches possibly a variant of Edge with post-medieval excrescent -s and devoicing of the consonant or an altered pronunciation of the nickname Edgoose (Middle English Edcus early modern English Etcus).

However, there is no clear evidence for either hypothesis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eachus family from?

You can see how Eachus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eachus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eachus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Eachus families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eachus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eachus families in 1891.
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What did your Eachus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Printer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eachus. 100% of Eachus men worked as a Master Printer and 80% of Eachus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Printer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Unpaid House duties
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 452 immigration records available for the last name Eachus. 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 835 military records available for the last name Eachus. For the veterans among your Eachus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eachus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eachus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eachus in 1952 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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