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Eckhart Family History

Eckhart Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


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Where is the Eckhart family from?

You can see how Eckhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eckhart families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eckhart's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eckhart families in 1891.
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What did your Eckhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckhart. 100% of Eckhart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Eckhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckhart. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eckhart. For the veterans among your Eckhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhart lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckhart in 1947 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckhart 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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