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Eckenwalder Family History

Eckenwalder 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: Eckenrode, Recktenwald, Rectenwald, Fulenwider, Chevalier, Calder

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eckenwalder ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Eckenwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenwalder 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Eckenwalder. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Eckenwalder. For the veterans among your Eckenwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenwalder lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Eckenwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eckenwalder in 1949 was 61, and 77 in 1998.

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