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Ecklof Family History

Ecklof 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: Eklof, Eckhoff, Eckley, Eckler, Eckles, Eckl, Eck, Ecker, Clow

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Where is the Ecklof family from?

You can see how Ecklof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecklof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ecklof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ecklof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ecklof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Ecklof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklof 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ecklof. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ecklof. For the veterans among your Ecklof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ecklof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ecklof in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklof 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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