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Eckness Family History

Eckness 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: Likness, Eckes, Kness, Eckles, Eckels, Tuckness, Ness, Ecker, Furness

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Where is the Eckness family from?

You can see how Eckness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckness families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckness's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Eckness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckness ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Eckness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckness 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eckness. 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 8 military records available for the last name Eckness. For the veterans among your Eckness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckness lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Eckness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eckness in 1970 was 81, and 96 in 2003.

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