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Eckenburg Family History

Eckenburg 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: Essenburg, Mecklenburg, Hackenburg, Ellenburg, Tecklenburg

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Where is the Eckenburg family from?

You can see how Eckenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eckenburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckenburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Eckenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenburg 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 Eckenburg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Eckenburg. For the veterans among your Eckenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eckenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eckenburg in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckenburg 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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