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Eckardt Family History

Eckardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eckhart.

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


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Where is the Eckardt family from?

You can see how Eckardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eckardt family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckardt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Eckardt families in 1891.
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What did your Eckardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckardt. 14% of Eckardt men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Eckardt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckardt were Salesman and Farm Helper.

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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
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckardt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eckardt. For the veterans among your Eckardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eckardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckardt in 1950 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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