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Eckl Family History

Eckl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Eckel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckl family from?

You can see how Eckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Eckl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Eckl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckl families in 1880.
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What did your Eckl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckl. 24% of Eckl men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Eckl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckl were Machinist and Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Registered Nurse
    13%

What Eckl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckl 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Eckl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eckl. For the veterans among your Eckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckl in 1961 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckl 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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