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Eckerline Family History

Eckerline 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: Esterline, Enterline, Eberline, Eckerle, Carline, Beckerdite

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Where is the Eckerline family from?

You can see how Eckerline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerline family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckerline families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckerline's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eckerline families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerline 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 111 census records available for the last name Eckerline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerline 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eckerline. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eckerline. For the veterans among your Eckerline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerline lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Eckerline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eckerline in 1968 was 87, and 71 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerline 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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