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Eckerfeld Family History

Eckerfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Westerfeld, Merfeld, Ockenfels, Eckerle, Eckerd, Ecker

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Where is the Eckerfeld family from?

You can see how Eckerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eckerfeld families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckerfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckerfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerfeld 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 93 census records available for the last name Eckerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerfeld 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 Eckerfeld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Eckerfeld. For the veterans among your Eckerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerfeld lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Eckerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eckerfeld in 1976 was 69, and 93 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerfeld 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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