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Eckenberger Family History

Eckenberger 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: Eisenberger, Guckenberger, Ellenberger, Eggenberger, Eichenberger

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Where is the Eckenberger family from?

You can see how Eckenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckenberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckenberger 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 Eckenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenberger. 34% of Eckenberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckenberger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eckenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Eckenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenberger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Eckenberger. 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 167 military records available for the last name Eckenberger. For the veterans among your Eckenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenberger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Eckenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eckenberger in 1955 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckenberger 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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