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Ecard Family History

Ecard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Card, Emard, Echard, Evard, Eckard, Icard, Bard, Hard, Beard, Yard

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Where is the Ecard family from?

You can see how Ecard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ecard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ecard families living in Virginia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ecard's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ecard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Ecard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ecard. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ecard. For the veterans among your Ecard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Ecard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ecard in 1974 was 61, and 101 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ecard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecard 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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