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Eckels Family History

Eckels Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Eckel.

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


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Where is the Eckels family from?

You can see how Eckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Eckels families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Eckels's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eckels families in 1891.
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What did your Eckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckels. 100% of Eckels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Eckels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Eckels. For the veterans among your Eckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckels lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eckels in 1949 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckels 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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