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Eckert Family History

Eckert Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


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Where is the Eckert family from?

You can see how Eckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Eckert families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eckert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckert families in 1891.
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What did your Eckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckert. 100% of Eckert men worked as a Retired and 86% of Eckert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Eckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85,000 census records available for the last name Eckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckert 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckert. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Eckert. For the veterans among your Eckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckert lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Eckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eckert in 1941 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckert 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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