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Echle Family History

Echle 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: Ehle, Chae, Mehle, Eagle, Cole, Choe, Che, Eccles, Muhle, Mchale

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Where is the Echle family from?

You can see how Echle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Echle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Echle family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Echle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Echle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echle 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 Echle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Echle. 34% of Echle men worked as a General Clerical.

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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

  • General Clerical
    34%
  • Well Tender
    34%
  • Com
    34%

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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Echle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echle 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Echle. 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 136 military records available for the last name Echle. For the veterans among your Echle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Echle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Echle in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echle 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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