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Etchinson Family History

Etchinson 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: Atchinson, Etchison, Atchison, Hutchinson, Chilson, Ethington

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Where is the Etchinson family from?

You can see how Etchinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Etchinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Etchinson families living in Maryland. This was about 93% of all the recorded Etchinson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Etchinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Etchinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Etchinson. 60% of Etchinson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Etchinson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Etchinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Etchinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchinson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Etchinson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Etchinson. For the veterans among your Etchinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etchinson lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Etchinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Etchinson in 1989 was 50, and 45 in 1997.

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