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Eckner Family History

Eckner 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, Beckner, Reckner, Eckler, Leckner, Eigner, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Eckner family from?

You can see how Eckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eckner families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eckner's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Eckner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckner 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 Eckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckner. 100% of Eckner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Eckner women worked as a File Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Eckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Eckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckner 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Eckner. 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 318 military records available for the last name Eckner. For the veterans among your Eckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckner in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckner 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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