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Eckells Family History

Eckells 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: Eckels, Etchells, Sheckells, Mckell, Kells, Eckel, Eckes, Eckerle

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Where is the Eckells family from?

You can see how Eckells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckells family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckells family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckells's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckells families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckells 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 98 census records available for the last name Eckells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckells 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eckells. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eckells. For the veterans among your Eckells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckells lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Eckells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eckells in 1970 was 80, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckells 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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