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Eccel Family History

Eccel 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: Eckel, Engel, Eitel, Ecker, Edel, Eccles, Seckel, Ermel, Eichel

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Where is the Eccel family from?

You can see how Eccel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eccel family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eccel's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Eccel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eccel 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 54 census records available for the last name Eccel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccel 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Eccel. 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 61 military records available for the last name Eccel. For the veterans among your Eccel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eccel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eccel in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eccel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccel 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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