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Eckam Family History

Eckam 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: Kam, Eck, Ecker, Elam, Cham, Leikam, Cam, Beckum, Cram, Mckay

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Where is the Eckam family from?

You can see how Eckam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eckam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eckam families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckam 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 Eckam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckam. 100% of Eckam men worked as a Stock Clerk.

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Eckam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckam 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eckam. 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 71 military records available for the last name Eckam. For the veterans among your Eckam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Eckam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eckam in 1963 was 71, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckam 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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