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Eckstorm Family History

Eckstorm 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: Eckstrom, Eckstein, Storm, Castor, Castoro, Ekstrom, Eckford

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Where is the Eckstorm family from?

You can see how Eckstorm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstorm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstorm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Eckstorm families living in Illinois. This was about 74% of all the recorded Eckstorm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckstorm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckstorm 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 Eckstorm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckstorm. 50% of Eckstorm men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Eckstorm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstorm 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eckstorm. 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 116 military records available for the last name Eckstorm. For the veterans among your Eckstorm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstorm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eckstorm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckstorm in 1964 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckstorm 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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