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Ector Family History

Ector Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from a vernacular form of Hector.

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


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Where is the Ector family from?

You can see how Ector families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ector family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ector families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ector families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ector's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ector families in 1911.
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What did your Ector ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ector. 100% of Ector men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ector women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ector. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ector 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Ector. 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 Ector. For the veterans among your Ector ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ector lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ector life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ector in 1947 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ector 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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