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Eckman Family History

Eckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eckmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

Swedish: rare variant and an Americanized form of Ekman.

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


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Where is the Eckman family from?

You can see how Eckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Eckman families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Eckman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckman 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 Eckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckman. 100% of Eckman 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 21,000 census records available for the last name Eckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eckman. For the veterans among your Eckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eckman in 1945 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckman 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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