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Eckstrum Family History

Eckstrum 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: Eckstrom, Ekstrom, Beckstrom, Eckstein, Backstrom, Westrum, Elfstrom

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Where is the Eckstrum family from?

You can see how Eckstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstrum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eckstrum family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckstrum's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Eckstrum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Eckstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstrum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eckstrum. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eckstrum. For the veterans among your Eckstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstrum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Eckstrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eckstrum in 1977 was 68, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckstrum 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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