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Eckerd Family History

Eckerd Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eckert.

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


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Where is the Eckerd family from?

You can see how Eckerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eckerd families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckerd's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Eckerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerd 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 Eckerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckerd. 29% of Eckerd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckerd women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Eckerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerd 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Eckerd. 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 346 military records available for the last name Eckerd. For the veterans among your Eckerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eckerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eckerd in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerd 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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