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Eaker Family History

Eaker Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edgar. Perhaps also an altered form of German Ecker Acker or Egger.

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


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Where is the Eaker family from?

You can see how Eaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Eaker families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eaker families in 1891.
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What did your Eaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eaker. 100% of Eaker 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Eaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaker 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Eaker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eaker. For the veterans among your Eaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eaker in 1950 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eaker 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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