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Etchart Family History

Etchart 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: Machart, Elchert, Ehart, Butchart, Eichert, Betschart, Echard

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Where is the Etchart family from?

You can see how Etchart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Etchart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Etchart families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchart's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Etchart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchart 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 Etchart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stockman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etchart. 34% of Etchart men worked as a Stockman.

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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

  • Stockman
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Sheep Herder
    23%

What Etchart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Etchart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchart 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Etchart. 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 123 military records available for the last name Etchart. For the veterans among your Etchart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Etchart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Etchart in 1964 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etchart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchart 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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