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Echleman Family History

Echleman 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: Eshleman, Coleman, Elleman, Muhleman, Edleman, Eschliman, Eddleman

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Where is the Echleman family from?

You can see how Echleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Echleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Echleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Echleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Echleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Echleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echleman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Echleman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Echleman. For the veterans among your Echleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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