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Eckelmann Family History

Eckelmann Name 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: Eckermann, Eckelman, Edelmann, Ackermann, Deckelman, Engelmann

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Where is the Eckelmann family from?

You can see how Eckelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelmann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eckelmann family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckelmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckelmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckelmann. 25% of Eckelmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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What Eckelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Eckelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelmann 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Eckelmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 593 military records available for the last name Eckelmann. For the veterans among your Eckelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eckelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckelmann in 1966 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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