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Eckloff Family History

Eckloff 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: Eckhoff, Egloff, Eickhoff, Eklof, Orloff, Elliff, Koff, Cliff

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Where is the Eckloff family from?

You can see how Eckloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckloff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eckloff families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eckloff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckloff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckloff. 100% of Eckloff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckloff 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Eckloff. 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 279 military records available for the last name Eckloff. For the veterans among your Eckloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckloff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eckloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eckloff in 1952 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckloff 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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