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Eckard Family History

Eckard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eckhart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckard family from?

You can see how Eckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eckard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckard families in 1891.
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What did your Eckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckard. 22% of Eckard men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Eckard women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckard were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Eckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckard 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Eckard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eckard. For the veterans among your Eckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eckard in 1952 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckard 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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