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Eckhardt Family History

Eckhardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eckhart.

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


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Where is the Eckhardt family from?

You can see how Eckhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Eckhardt families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Eckhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Eckhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckhardt. 60% of Eckhardt men worked as a Tailor Master and 75% of Eckhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckhardt were Motor Driver and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Tailor Master
    60%
  • Motor Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Shorthand Typist
    13%

What Eckhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Eckhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhardt 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckhardt. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Eckhardt. For the veterans among your Eckhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhardt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eckhardt in 1948 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckhardt 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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