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Eckener Family History

Eckener 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, Beckner, Reckner, Eckler, Leckner, Corner, Eigner, Kenner

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Where is the Eckener family from?

You can see how Eckener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckener families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eckener family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckener's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eckener families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Eckener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckener 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Eckener. 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 23 military records available for the last name Eckener. For the veterans among your Eckener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckener lifespan?

Average Eckener life expectancy in 1981 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckener 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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