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Eckstien Family History

Eckstien 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: Eckstein, Eckstine, Stien, Casten, Bastien, Casteen, Eastin, Eckstrom

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Where is the Eckstien family from?

You can see how Eckstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eckstien families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckstien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckstien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckstien 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 Eckstien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckstien. 38% of Eckstien men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eckstien women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckstien were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Eckstien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Eckstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstien 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Eckstien. 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 37 military records available for the last name Eckstien. For the veterans among your Eckstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstien lifespan?

Average Eckstien life expectancy in 1988 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckstien 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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