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Etchie Family History

Etchie 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: Ketchie, Ethier, Richie, Thie, Ritchie, Esche, Michie, Archie, Eiche

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Where is the Etchie family from?

You can see how Etchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Etchie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Etchie families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Etchie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Etchie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Etchie. 100% of Etchie women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Etchie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Etchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Etchie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Etchie. For the veterans among your Etchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Etchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Etchie in 1972 was 48, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchie 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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