This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ecksner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ecksner Family History

Ecksner 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: Ecker, Elsner, Eisner, Essner, Ochsner, Cosner, Beckner, Reckner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ecksner family from?

You can see how Ecksner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecksner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecksner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ecksner families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ecksner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ecksner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecksner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ecksner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ecksner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecksner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ecksner

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Ecksner. 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.

View all Ecksner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ecksner. For the veterans among your Ecksner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ecksner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ecksner family history

Discover More

What is the average Ecksner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecksner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecksner

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ecksner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial