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Economou Family History

Economou Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of oikonomos ‘steward clergyman’ (see Economos).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Economou family from?

You can see how Economou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Economou families living in New Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Economou's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Economou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Economou 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 Economou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Economou. 100% of Economou men worked as a Tailors Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Machinist
    100%

What Economou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Economou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economou 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Economou. 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 460 military records available for the last name Economou. For the veterans among your Economou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economou lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Economou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Economou in 1946 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Economou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economou 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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