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Eckmeyer Family History

Eckmeyer 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, Dickmeyer, Beckemeyer, Meyer, Ecker, Hockemeyer

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Where is the Eckmeyer family from?

You can see how Eckmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Eckmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eckmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckmeyer 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 Eckmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckmeyer. 100% of Eckmeyer men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Eckmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Eckmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckmeyer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eckmeyer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Eckmeyer. For the veterans among your Eckmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eckmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckmeyer in 1967 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckmeyer 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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