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Echorst Family History

Echorst 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: Eichorst, Horst, Eichhorst, Kohorst, Selhorst, Weghorst, Berhorst

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Where is the Echorst family from?

You can see how Echorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Echorst family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Echorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Echorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Echorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echorst 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 Echorst. 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 39 military records available for the last name Echorst. For the veterans among your Echorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Echorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Echorst in 1969 was 60, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echorst 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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