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Eckerfield Family History

Eckerfield 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: Edenfield, Overfield, Wakefield, Corfield, Kenfield, Waterfield

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Where is the Eckerfield family from?

You can see how Eckerfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckerfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Eckerfield families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckerfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckerfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerfield 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 Eckerfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckerfield. 100% of Eckerfield men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Eckerfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Eckerfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerfield 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eckerfield. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eckerfield. For the veterans among your Eckerfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Eckerfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eckerfield in 1968 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckerfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerfield 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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