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Etchegaray Family History

Etchegaray 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: Etcheverry, Echeverry, Hegarty, Letcher, Garay, Echevarria, Eicher

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Where is the Etchegaray family from?

You can see how Etchegaray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchegaray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etchegaray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Etchegaray family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchegaray's in USA. California had the highest population of Etchegaray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchegaray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etchegaray ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Etchegaray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchegaray 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Etchegaray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Etchegaray. For the veterans among your Etchegaray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchegaray lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Etchegaray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Etchegaray in 1960 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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