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Eckleman Family History

Eckleman 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: Coleman, Eshleman, Mckeeman, Elleman, Hackleman, Eckerman, Eckelman

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Where is the Eckleman family from?

You can see how Eckleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckleman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eckleman families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckleman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eckleman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Eckleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckleman 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 Eckleman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eckleman. For the veterans among your Eckleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckleman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Eckleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eckleman in 1969 was 80, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckleman 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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