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Ecler Family History

Ecler 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: Ecker, Eller, Exler, Euler, Emler, Erler, Esler, Eyler, Eiler, Egler

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Where is the Ecler family from?

You can see how Ecler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ecler family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ecler's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Ecler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecler 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 119 census records available for the last name Ecler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ecler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ecler. For the veterans among your Ecler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecler 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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