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Ecks Family History

Ecks 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: Eck, Becks, Eckes, Elks, Ecke, Eckl, Beck, Heck, Peck, Ecker

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Where is the Ecks family from?

You can see how Ecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ecks families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ecks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ecks. 100% of Ecks men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Ecks women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Ecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecks 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Ecks. 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 266 military records available for the last name Ecks. For the veterans among your Ecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ecks in 1963 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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