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Ecklen Family History

Ecklen 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: Eckley, Eckler, Eckles, Ellen, Ecker, Eccles, Seckler, Heckler

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Where is the Ecklen family from?

You can see how Ecklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecklen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ecklen families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ecklen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ecklen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Ecklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ecklen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ecklen. For the veterans among your Ecklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ecklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ecklen in 1972 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklen 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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