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Eacker Name Meaning

Altered form of German Ecker .

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


Similar surnames: Ecker, Backer, Zacker, Eaker, Bracker, Daiker, Tacker, Hacker, Eucker

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Where is the Eacker family from?

You can see how Eacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Eacker families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eacker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eacker. 100% of Eacker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eacker 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Eacker. 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 285 military records available for the last name Eacker. For the veterans among your Eacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eacker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eacker in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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