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Etchier Family History

Etchier 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: Ethier, Letcher, Eicher, Schier, Eschler, Ketcher, Thier, Escher

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Where is the Etchier family from?

You can see how Etchier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Etchier family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchier's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Etchier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Etchier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchier 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Etchier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Etchier. For the veterans among your Etchier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchier lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Etchier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Etchier in 1978 was 66, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etchier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchier 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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