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Ekleberry Family History

Ekleberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eckelberg. Compare Eckelberry.

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


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Where is the Ekleberry family from?

You can see how Ekleberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekleberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekleberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ekleberry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekleberry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ekleberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekleberry 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 Ekleberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekleberry. 34% of Ekleberry men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ekleberry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekleberry were Farm Labor and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Fur Buyer
    27%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Ekleberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Ekleberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekleberry 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ekleberry. 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 226 military records available for the last name Ekleberry. For the veterans among your Ekleberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekleberry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ekleberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ekleberry in 1956 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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