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Ecdahl Family History

Ecdahl 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: Ekdahl, Erdahl, Eckdahl, Dahl, Rendahl, Opdahl, Omdahl, Amdahl

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Where is the Ecdahl family from?

You can see how Ecdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecdahl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ecdahl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecdahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ecdahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ecdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecdahl 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 Ecdahl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ecdahl. For the veterans among your Ecdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecdahl lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Ecdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ecdahl in 2000 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecdahl 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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