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Etchin Family History

Etchin 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: Chin, Eichen, Machin, Eschen, Etkin, Gethin, Ketchie, Duchin, Rochin

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Where is the Etchin family from?

You can see how Etchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Etchin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Etchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchin 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 50 census records available for the last name Etchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Etchin. 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 Etchin. For the veterans among your Etchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchin lifespan?

Average Etchin life expectancy in 2001 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchin 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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