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Echelston Family History

Echelston 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: Cheston, Chelton, Egelston, Colston, Chilton, Elston, Holston

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Where is the Echelston family from?

You can see how Echelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echelston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Echelston families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Echelston's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Echelston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Echelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echelston 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 Echelston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Echelston. For the veterans among your Echelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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