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Ecelbarger Family History

Ecelbarger 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: Echelbarger, Echelberger, Eichelberger, Kilbarger, Isenbarger

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Where is the Ecelbarger family from?

You can see how Ecelbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecelbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecelbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ecelbarger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecelbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ecelbarger families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ecelbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecelbarger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ecelbarger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ecelbarger. For the veterans among your Ecelbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecelbarger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ecelbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ecelbarger in 1955 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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