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Echaves Family History

Echaves 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: Chaves, Schave, Chavis, Cheves, Eaves, Chavez, Chavers, Caves

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Echaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echaves 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Echaves. 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 17 military records available for the last name Echaves. For the veterans among your Echaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echaves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Echaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Echaves in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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