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Eckwall Family History

Eckwall 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: Ekwall, Schwall, Engwall, Duckwall, Eckdahl, Wall, Ewald, Elwell

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Where is the Eckwall family from?

You can see how Eckwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckwall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Eckwall families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Eckwall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckwall 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 Eckwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckwall. 45% of Eckwall men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eckwall women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckwall were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Eckwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Eckwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckwall 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Eckwall. 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 105 military records available for the last name Eckwall. For the veterans among your Eckwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckwall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eckwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eckwall in 1961 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckwall 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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