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Eckenbery Family History

Eckenbery 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: Eckelberry, Eikenberry, Hockenberry, Ellenberg, Eichenberg, Eisenberg

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Where is the Eckenbery family from?

You can see how Eckenbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenbery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckenbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eckenbery families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eckenbery's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eckenbery families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Eckenbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenbery 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eckenbery. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eckenbery. For the veterans among your Eckenbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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