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Eckelman Family History

Eckelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eckelmann: from an elaborated form of the personal name Eckel

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckelman family from?

You can see how Eckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eckelman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckelman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Eckelman families in 1911.
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What did your Eckelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckelman. 24% of Eckelman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eckelman women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckelman were Accountant 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Eckelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Eckelman. For the veterans among your Eckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eckelman in 1945 was 31, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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