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Eckerle Family History

Eckerle Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Eckert.

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


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Where is the Eckerle family from?

You can see how Eckerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckerle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eckerle families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eckerle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckerle families in 1891.
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What did your Eckerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckerle. 21% of Eckerle men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Eckerle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckerle were Carpenter and 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
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eckerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerle 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Eckerle. 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 977 military records available for the last name Eckerle. For the veterans among your Eckerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eckerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eckerle in 1955 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerle 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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