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Eckenfels Family History

Eckenfels 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: Ockenfels, Ehrenfeld, Eckels, Kenkel, Edenfield, Kreifels, Schoenfeld

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Where is the Eckenfels family from?

You can see how Eckenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckenfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eckenfels families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eckenfels's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eckenfels families in 1880.
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What did your Eckenfels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenfels. 47% of Eckenfels men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eckenfels women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckenfels were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Eckenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenfels 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Eckenfels. 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 246 military records available for the last name Eckenfels. For the veterans among your Eckenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenfels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eckenfels in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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