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Eckberg Family History

Eckberg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ekberg.

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


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Where is the Eckberg family from?

You can see how Eckberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Eckberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eckberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eckberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckberg 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 Eckberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckberg. 24% of Eckberg men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Eckberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckberg were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%

What Eckberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckberg 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Eckberg. 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 652 military records available for the last name Eckberg. For the veterans among your Eckberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eckberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eckberg in 1950 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckberg 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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