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Eckan Family History

Eckan 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: Eckman, Kan, Eck, Ecker, Elman, Beckman, Elkin, Chan, Eyman, Coan

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Where is the Eckan family from?

You can see how Eckan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Eckan family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Eckan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckan 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 55 census records available for the last name Eckan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Eckan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eckan. For the veterans among your Eckan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Eckan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eckan in 1977 was 91, and 72 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckan 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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