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Eckstaedt Family History

Eckstaedt 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: Eichstaedt, Eckstein, Eichstadt, Eckhardt, Eckardt, Beckstead

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Where is the Eckstaedt family from?

You can see how Eckstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstaedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckstaedt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckstaedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckstaedt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Eckstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstaedt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Eckstaedt. 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 326 military records available for the last name Eckstaedt. For the veterans among your Eckstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstaedt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Eckstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eckstaedt in 1968 was 85, and 63 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckstaedt 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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