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Eckber Family History

Eckber 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, Eckberg, Eckler, Eber, Decker, Necker, Acker, Recker, Seckler

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Where is the Eckber family from?

You can see how Eckber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckber family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckber 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 19 census records available for the last name Eckber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckber 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eckber. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eckber. For the veterans among your Eckber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckber lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Eckber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eckber in 1973 was 73, and 86 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckber 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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