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Etchill Family History

Etchill 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: Thill, Etchells, Getchell, Edghill, Schill, Tohill, Setchell, Chill

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Where is the Etchill family from?

You can see how Etchill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Etchill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Etchill family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchill's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Etchill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Etchill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Etchill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Etchill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Etchill. For the veterans among your Etchill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Etchill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Etchill in 1970 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchill 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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