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Eckermeyer Family History

Eckermeyer 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: Beckemeyer, Hockemeyer, Westermeyer, Eickmeyer, Schiermeyer

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Where is the Eckermeyer family from?

You can see how Eckermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckermeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eckermeyer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckermeyer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Eckermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckermeyer 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 34 census records available for the last name Eckermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckermeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eckermeyer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eckermeyer. For the veterans among your Eckermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckermeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Eckermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eckermeyer in 1974 was 69, and 87 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckermeyer 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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