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Ecklin Family History

Ecklin 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: Acklin, Elkin, Cocklin, Eckland, Macklin, Bucklin, Rocklin, Ficklin

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Where is the Ecklin family from?

You can see how Ecklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ecklin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ecklin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ecklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecklin 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 Ecklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ecklin. 24% of Ecklin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ecklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklin 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ecklin. 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 201 military records available for the last name Ecklin. For the veterans among your Ecklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ecklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ecklin in 1967 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklin 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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