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Eccard Family History

Eccard 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: Echard, Mccard, Eckard, Chard, Edward, Coard, Picard, Card, Mccord

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Where is the Eccard family from?

You can see how Eccard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eccard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eccard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eccard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eccard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eccard 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 Eccard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eccard. 27% of Eccard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eccard women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eccard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Eccard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccard 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Eccard. 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 223 military records available for the last name Eccard. For the veterans among your Eccard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Eccard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eccard in 1955 was 42, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eccard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccard 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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