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Eclair Family History

Eclair 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: Leclair, Clair, Oclair, Mcnair, Claar, Blair, Auclair, Claire

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Where is the Eclair family from?

You can see how Eclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eclair family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eclair families living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eclair's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Eclair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eclair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Eclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eclair 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eclair. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eclair. For the veterans among your Eclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eclair lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Eclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eclair in 1964 was 62, and 83 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eclair 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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