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Eckle Family History

Eckle 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: Heckle, Eckley, Eakle, Eckler, Geckle, Eckles, Ecke, Eckl, Eagle, Eck

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Where is the Eckle family from?

You can see how Eckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Eckle families living in Northumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Eckle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Eckle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckle 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 Eckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckle. 100% of Eckle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckle 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Eckle. 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 526 military records available for the last name Eckle. For the veterans among your Eckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Eckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eckle in 1944 was 39, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckle 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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