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Eckendahl Family History

Eckendahl 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: Eckdahl, Rendahl, Kendall, Rosendahl, Grendahl, Bergendahl, Ekdahl

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Where is the Eckendahl family from?

You can see how Eckendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckendahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckendahl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckendahl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckendahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckendahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eckendahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckendahl. 100% of Eckendahl men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Eckendahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Eckendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckendahl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eckendahl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eckendahl. For the veterans among your Eckendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckendahl lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Eckendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eckendahl in 1994 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckendahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckendahl 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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