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Eckelhoff Family History

Eckelhoff 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: Eckhoff, Egelhoff, Eickhoff, Dickerhoff, Neuhoff, Egloff, Mcelhone

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Where is the Eckelhoff family from?

You can see how Eckelhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckelhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eckelhoff family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckelhoff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eckelhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Eckelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelhoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eckelhoff. 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 19 military records available for the last name Eckelhoff. For the veterans among your Eckelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Eckelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eckelhoff in 1962 was 44, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckelhoff 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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