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Eckold Family History

Eckold 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: Eckols, Eskola, Skold, Eckford, Eckel, Eckerd, Eckl, Echols, Eckels

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Where is the Eckold family from?

You can see how Eckold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckold families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Eckold families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckold 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 Eckold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckold. 100% of Eckold men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Eckold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckold 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Eckold. 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 53 military records available for the last name Eckold. For the veterans among your Eckold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckold lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Eckold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eckold in 1981 was 83, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckold 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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