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Eckart Family History

Eckart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eckhart.

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Ekart: from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin (see Eckhart).

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


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Where is the Eckart family from?

You can see how Eckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Eckart families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eckart's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Eckart families in 1891.
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What did your Eckart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckart. 100% of Eckart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Eckart. For the veterans among your Eckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eckart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eckart in 1955 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckart 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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