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Eckols Family History

Eckols Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Eckels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckols family from?

You can see how Eckols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckols family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eckols families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eckols's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Eckols families in 1840.
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What did your Eckols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckols. 50% of Eckols men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Eckols women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckols were Miner and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckols 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Eckols. 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 338 military records available for the last name Eckols. For the veterans among your Eckols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckols lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eckols in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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