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Eckerson Family History

Eckerson Surname Meaning

American Dutch: patronymic from Ecker a surname of German origin. Compare Ackerson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckerson family from?

You can see how Eckerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Eckerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Eckerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerson 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 Eckerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckerson. 19% of Eckerson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Eckerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckerson were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Eckerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Eckerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerson 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Eckerson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eckerson. For the veterans among your Eckerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eckerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckerson in 1956 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerson 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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