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Economides Family History

Economides Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic meaning ‘son of the steward’ from oikonomos ‘steward’ (see Economos).

The suffix -ides meaning ‘son/descendant of’ is classical and was revived in the 19th century in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace.

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


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Where is the Economides family from?

You can see how Economides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economides family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Economides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Economides families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Economides's in USA. New York had the highest population of Economides families in 1920.
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What did your Economides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Economides. 31% of Economides men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Economides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Economides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economides 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Economides. 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 341 military records available for the last name Economides. For the veterans among your Economides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economides lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Economides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Economides in 1949 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economides 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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