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Ecknor Family History

Ecknor 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, Eckford, Beckner, Ector, Egnor, Reckner, Ticknor, Eckler

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Where is the Ecknor family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ecknor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecknor 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 Ecknor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ecknor. For the veterans among your Ecknor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecknor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Ecknor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ecknor in 1966 was 63, and 67 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecknor 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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