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Eckson Family History

Eckson 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: Elson, Cason, Erickson, Jackson, Emison, Ecton, Rickson, Hickson

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Where is the Eckson family from?

You can see how Eckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eckson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Eckson families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Eckson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Eckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckson 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Eckson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eckson. For the veterans among your Eckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eckson in 1965 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckson 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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