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Eckwald Family History

Eckwald 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: Ewald, Eckland, Ekwall, Eckard, Oswald, Edward, Wald, Berwald, Coward

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Where is the Eckwald family from?

You can see how Eckwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckwald families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eckwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eckwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckwald. 100% of Eckwald men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Eckwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Eckwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckwald 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eckwald. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eckwald. For the veterans among your Eckwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckwald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Eckwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckwald in 1962 was 89, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckwald 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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