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Economos Family History

Economos Surname Meaning

Greek: status name for a steward, someone who managed a property, particularly church-owned land, from classical Greek oikos ‘household’ + nomos ‘law, rule’.

It may also mean a clergyman, often a priest who is married (as per the Orthodox custom).

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


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Where is the Economos family from?

You can see how Economos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Economos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Economos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Economos families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Economos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Economos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Economos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Economos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Economos. 17% of Economos men worked as a Proprietor and 20% of Economos women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Economos were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Economos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Economos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Economos 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Economos. 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 540 military records available for the last name Economos. For the veterans among your Economos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Economos lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Economos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Economos in 1950 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Economos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Economos 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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