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Etchell Family History

Etchell Surname Meaning

variant of Etchells with loss of -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Etchell family from?

You can see how Etchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Etchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Etchell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Etchell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Etchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchell 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 Etchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cooper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Etchell. 100% of Etchell men worked as a Cooper and 93% of Etchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Cooper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Laundry Worker
    8%

What Etchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Etchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchell 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Etchell. 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 146 military records available for the last name Etchell. For the veterans among your Etchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Etchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Etchell in 1976 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchell 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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