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Eckerly Family History

Eckerly 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: Weckerly, Eckerle, Ackerly, Ecker, Epperly, Eckersley, Ackerley

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Where is the Eckerly family from?

You can see how Eckerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Eckerly families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eckerly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckerly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerly 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 Eckerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckerly. 43% of Eckerly men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eckerly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckerly were Mechanic 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Eckerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Eckerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerly 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Eckerly. 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 147 military records available for the last name Eckerly. For the veterans among your Eckerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eckerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eckerly in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerly 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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