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Echard Family History

Echard Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Eckhart.

French (Échard): unflattering nickname derived from the Old French adjective eschars ‘miserly stingy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Echard family from?

You can see how Echard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Echard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Echard families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Echard's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Echard families in 1911.
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What did your Echard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Echard. 32% of Echard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Echard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Echard were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Echard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echard 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Echard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Echard. For the veterans among your Echard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Echard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Echard in 1944 was 37, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Echard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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