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Eckmier Family History

Eckmier 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: Ecker, Eckler, Schmier, Elmer, Comer, Mier, Decker, Necker, Acker

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Where is the Eckmier family from?

You can see how Eckmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckmier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eckmier families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eckmier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckmier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckmier 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 Eckmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eckmier. 100% of Eckmier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eckmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Eckmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckmier 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Eckmier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eckmier. For the veterans among your Eckmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckmier lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Eckmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eckmier in 1995 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckmier 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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