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Echinger Family History

Echinger 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: Eichinger, Ehinger, Schlinger, Clinger, Buchinger, Ebinger, Ettinger

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Where is the Echinger family from?

You can see how Echinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Echinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Echinger families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Echinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Echinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Echinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echinger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Echinger. 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 122 military records available for the last name Echinger. For the veterans among your Echinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echinger lifespan?

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