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Eckebrecht Family History

Eckebrecht 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: Eggebrecht, Elbrecht, Lebrecht, Heidebrecht, Liebrecht, Englebrecht

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Where is the Eckebrecht family from?

You can see how Eckebrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckebrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckebrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eckebrecht families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckebrecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckebrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckebrecht 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 Eckebrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckebrecht. 100% of Eckebrecht women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eckebrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Eckebrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckebrecht 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eckebrecht. 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 69 military records available for the last name Eckebrecht. For the veterans among your Eckebrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckebrecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eckebrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eckebrecht in 1962 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckebrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckebrecht 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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