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Etchison Family History

Etchison Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Atchison.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Etchison family from?

You can see how Etchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Etchison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Etchison families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchison's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Etchison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Etchison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etchison. 25% of Etchison men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Etchison women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Etchison were Salesman and Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Etchison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Etchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchison 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Etchison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Etchison. For the veterans among your Etchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchison lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Etchison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Etchison in 1948 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etchison 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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