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Ecklar Family History

Ecklar 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: Eckler, Ecker, Klar, Seckler, Heckler, Keckler, Eckland, Beckler

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Where is the Ecklar family from?

You can see how Ecklar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecklar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ecklar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecklar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ecklar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecklar 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 Ecklar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ecklar. 48% of Ecklar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ecklar women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ecklar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Ecklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ecklar. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ecklar. For the veterans among your Ecklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ecklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ecklar in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklar 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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