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Eckler Family History

Eckler Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from Eckel.

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


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Where is the Eckler family from?

You can see how Eckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eckler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eckler families in 1891.
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What did your Eckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckler. 19% of Eckler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Eckler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckler were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Eckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Eckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckler 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Eckler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eckler. For the veterans among your Eckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eckler in 1952 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckler 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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