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Echenhofer Family History

Echenhofer 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: Icenhower, Eisenhower, Eisenhauer, Eckenrode, Kelnhofer, Schechter

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Where is the Echenhofer family from?

You can see how Echenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Echenhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Echenhofer families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Echenhofer's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Echenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Echenhofer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Echenhofer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Echenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echenhofer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Echenhofer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Echenhofer. For the veterans among your Echenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echenhofer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Echenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Echenhofer in 1985 was 90, and 67 in 1991.

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