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Eckiss Family History

Eckiss 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: Kiss, Beckius, Ekis, Euliss, Eckes, Edkins, Eakins, Ekins, Criss

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Where is the Eckiss family from?

You can see how Eckiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Eckiss families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Eckiss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckiss 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 Eckiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckiss. 60% of Eckiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckiss women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eckiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Eckiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckiss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eckiss. 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 43 military records available for the last name Eckiss. For the veterans among your Eckiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eckiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eckiss in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckiss 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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