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Eckna Family History

Eckna 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: Eck, Ecker, Pecina, Cena, Cina, Cona, Eckel, Pecka, Eckes, Ocana

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Eckna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckna 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eckna. 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 32 military records available for the last name Eckna. For the veterans among your Eckna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckna lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Eckna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eckna in 1975 was 40, and 75 in 2003.

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