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Eckburg Family History

Eckburg 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: Eckberg, Ekberg, Walburg, Ecker, Burg, Limburg, Mcclurg, Cockburn

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Where is the Eckburg family from?

You can see how Eckburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eckburg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 62% of all the recorded Eckburg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Eckburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckburg 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 Eckburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckburg. 60% of Eckburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eckburg women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Eckburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Eckburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckburg 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eckburg. 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 62 military records available for the last name Eckburg. For the veterans among your Eckburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eckburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eckburg in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckburg 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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