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Eckbert Family History

Eckbert Surname 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: Eckert, Eckberg, Ecker, Ackert, Ebbert, Beckert, Heckert, Elbert

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Where is the Eckbert family from?

You can see how Eckbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckbert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Eckbert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Eckbert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eckbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckbert. 100% of Eckbert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Eckbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Eckbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckbert 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Eckbert. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eckbert. For the veterans among your Eckbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckbert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Eckbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eckbert in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckbert 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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