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Eachen Family History

Eachen Name 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: Eichen, Eschen, Achen, Machen, Sachen, Chen, Bacher, Rachel, Tache

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Where is the Eachen family from?

You can see how Eachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eachen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eachen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Eachen families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Eachen's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Eachen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eachen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eachen. 100% of Eachen men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eachen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Eachen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Eachen. For the veterans among your Eachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eachen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Eachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eachen in 1971 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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