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Echtermeyer Family History

Echtermeyer 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: Schiermeyer, Westermeyer, Ostermeyer, Schreyer, Ostermeier, Schermer

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Where is the Echtermeyer family from?

You can see how Echtermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echtermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Echtermeyer families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Echtermeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Echtermeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Echtermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echtermeyer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Echtermeyer. 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 90 military records available for the last name Echtermeyer. For the veterans among your Echtermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echtermeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Echtermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Echtermeyer in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echtermeyer 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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