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Eckjan Family History

Eckjan 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: Eckman, Beckman, Eckland, Heckman, Eakman, Ackman, Mckean, Peckman

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Where is the Eckjan family from?

You can see how Eckjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckjan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckjan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckjan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckjan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Eckjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckjan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eckjan. 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 Eckjan. For the veterans among your Eckjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckjan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckjan 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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