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Ecksel Family History

Ecksel 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: Hecksel, Eckel, Ecker, Seckel, Heckel, Meckel, Beckel, Eckley, Mckeel

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Where is the Ecksel family from?

You can see how Ecksel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecksel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ecksel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecksel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ecksel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecksel 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 17 census records available for the last name Ecksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecksel 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 Ecksel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ecksel. For the veterans among your Ecksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecksel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Ecksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ecksel in 1968 was 82, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecksel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecksel 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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