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Echtenkamp Family History

Echtenkamp 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: Bohnenkamp, Eckelkamp, Muhlenkamp, Wetenkamp, Trenkamp, Hasenkamp

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Where is the Echtenkamp family from?

You can see how Echtenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echtenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Echtenkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Echtenkamp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Echtenkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Echtenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echtenkamp 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 Echtenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Echtenkamp. 56% of Echtenkamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Echtenkamp women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Echtenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Echtenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echtenkamp 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 Echtenkamp. 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 42 military records available for the last name Echtenkamp. For the veterans among your Echtenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echtenkamp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Echtenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Echtenkamp in 1955 was 76, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echtenkamp 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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