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Eckeberger Family History

Eckeberger 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: Echelberger, Eichberger, Ernsberger, Eisenberger, Guckenberger

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Where is the Eckeberger family from?

You can see how Eckeberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckeberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckeberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckeberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckeberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckeberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckeberger 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 Eckeberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckeberger. 100% of Eckeberger men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Eckeberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Eckeberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckeberger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eckeberger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eckeberger. For the veterans among your Eckeberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckeberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eckeberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckeberger in 1965 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckeberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckeberger 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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