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Ecklein Family History

Ecklein 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: Klein, Schlein, Eckstein, Acklin, Eckley, Wicklein, Stecklein, Eckler

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Where is the Ecklein family from?

You can see how Ecklein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecklein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ecklein families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ecklein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ecklein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecklein 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 105 census records available for the last name Ecklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ecklein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ecklein. For the veterans among your Ecklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ecklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ecklein in 1965 was 63, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklein 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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