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Eckelberry Family History

Eckelberry Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Eckelberg a northern variant of Eichelberg.

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


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Where is the Eckelberry family from?

You can see how Eckelberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckelberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Eckelberry families living in Ohio. This was about 96% of all the recorded Eckelberry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckelberry families in 1880.
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What did your Eckelberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckelberry. 42% of Eckelberry men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eckelberry women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckelberry were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckelberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelberry 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Eckelberry. 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 312 military records available for the last name Eckelberry. For the veterans among your Eckelberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelberry lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Eckelberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eckelberry in 1954 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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