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Eckelhofer Family History

Eckelhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Mcelhone, Eckenrode, Eckhoff, Meyerhofer, Freihofer

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Where is the Eckelhofer family from?

You can see how Eckelhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckelhofer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckelhofer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eckelhofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Eckelhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelhofer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eckelhofer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eckelhofer. For the veterans among your Eckelhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelhofer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Eckelhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eckelhofer in 1973 was 76, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckelhofer 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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