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Etchingham Family History

Etchingham 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: Ellingham, Eltringham, Buckingham, Everingham, Stringham, Cunningham

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Where is the Etchingham family from?

You can see how Etchingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchingham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etchingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Etchingham families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Etchingham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Etchingham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchingham 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 485 census records available for the last name Etchingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchingham 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Etchingham. 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 69 military records available for the last name Etchingham. For the veterans among your Etchingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchingham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Etchingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Etchingham in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchingham 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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