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Eckelberg Family History

Eckelberg 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: Eichelberg, Steckelberg, Engelberg, Edelberg, Eckberg, Eckelberry

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Where is the Eckelberg family from?

You can see how Eckelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckelberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Eckelberg families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eckelberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckelberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckelberg 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 Eckelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckelberg. 54% of Eckelberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    16%

What Eckelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Eckelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelberg 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Eckelberg. 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 101 military records available for the last name Eckelberg. For the veterans among your Eckelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eckelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eckelberg in 1963 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckelberg 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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