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Eckmayer Family History

Eckmayer 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: Eickmeyer, Beckmeyer, Mayer, Ecker, Chayer, Dickmeyer, Cayer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckmayer 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 33 census records available for the last name Eckmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckmayer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Eckmayer. 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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There are 48 military records available for the last name Eckmayer. For the veterans among your Eckmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckmayer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Eckmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eckmayer in 1965 was 93, and 71 in 2001.

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