History of your Surname
Get access to Etchisson family records.Start a free trial

Etchisson Family History

Etchisson 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: Etchison, Atchison, Atchinson, Chilson, Thissen, Hutchinson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Etchisson family from?

You can see how Etchisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etchisson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Etchisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Etchisson families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Etchisson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Etchisson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etchisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Etchisson ancestors do for a living?

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

What Etchisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Etchisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etchisson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Etchisson

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Etchisson. 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.

View all Etchisson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Etchisson. For the veterans among your Etchisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Etchisson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Etchisson family history

Discover More

What is the average Etchisson lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Etchisson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Etchisson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial