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Eckenbrecht Family History

Eckenbrecht 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, Engelbrecht, Giesbrecht, Elbrecht, Lebrecht, Heidebrecht

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Where is the Eckenbrecht family from?

You can see how Eckenbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenbrecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckenbrecht families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eckenbrecht's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Eckenbrecht families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Eckenbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenbrecht 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Eckenbrecht. 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 81 military records available for the last name Eckenbrecht. For the veterans among your Eckenbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenbrecht lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eckenbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Eckenbrecht in 1965 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckenbrecht 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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