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Eccker Family History

Eccker 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: Ecker, Eccher, Eacker, Eucker, Dicker, Picker, Tucker, Hacker, Bicker

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Where is the Eccker family from?

You can see how Eccker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eccker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eccker families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eccker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eccker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eccker 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 83 census records available for the last name Eccker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Eccker. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eccker. For the veterans among your Eccker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Eccker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eccker in 1954 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eccker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccker 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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