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Echele Family History

Echele 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: Mchale, Eisele, Schule, Eichel, Chene, Schelle, Scheler, Schelp, Ehle

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Where is the Echele family from?

You can see how Echele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Echele families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Echele's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Echele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echele 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 Echele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Echele. 60% of Echele men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Echele women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Echele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Echele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echele 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Echele. 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 24 military records available for the last name Echele. For the veterans among your Echele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Echele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Echele in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Echele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echele 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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