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Eckelbarger Family History

Eckelbarger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eckelberger (see Eckelberry).

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


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Where is the Eckelbarger family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckelbarger. 48% of Eckelbarger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eckelbarger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckelbarger were New Worker and House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Eckelbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Eckelbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelbarger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eckelbarger. 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 97 military records available for the last name Eckelbarger. For the veterans among your Eckelbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelbarger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckelbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eckelbarger in 1963 was 83, and 56 in 2004.

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