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Ecken Family History

Ecken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ecker, Becken, Eiken, Ocken, Eckel, Eckes, Eaken, Ecke, Chen, Eden

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Where is the Ecken family from?

You can see how Ecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ecken family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ecken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ecken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecken 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 Ecken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ecken. 25% of Ecken men worked as a Brakeman and 34% of Ecken women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ecken were Machinist 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

  • Brakeman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Ecken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Ecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecken 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Ecken. 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 Ecken. For the veterans among your Ecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ecken in 1965 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecken 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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