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Ecklor Family History

Ecklor 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: Eckler, Ecker, Seckler, Heckler, Keckler, Beckler, Meckler, Eckley

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Where is the Ecklor family from?

You can see how Ecklor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecklor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecklor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ecklor families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ecklor's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ecklor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecklor 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 Ecklor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ecklor. 34% of Ecklor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ecklor women 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ecklor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Ecklor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecklor 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ecklor. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ecklor. For the veterans among your Ecklor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecklor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ecklor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ecklor in 1965 was 67, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecklor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecklor 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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