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Economy Family History

Economy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Economos ‘steward’ or of the patronymic form Economou.

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


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Where is the Economy family from?

You can see how Economy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Economy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Economy family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Economy's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Economy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Economy 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 Economy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Economy. 29% of Economy men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Economy 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

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Propcandy Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Economy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Economy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economy 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Economy. 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 424 military records available for the last name Economy. For the veterans among your Economy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Economy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Economy in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Economy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economy 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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