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Eckes Family History

Eckes Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from a short form of Eckhardt (see Eckert ).

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


Similar surnames: Ecker, Eckel, Eakes, Meckes, Eckels, Jukes, Reckers, Recker, Eike

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Where is the Eckes family from?

You can see how Eckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eckes families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eckes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckes families in 1891.
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What did your Eckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckes. 100% of Eckes men worked as a Baker and 100% of Eckes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 621 immigration records available for the last name Eckes. 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 851 military records available for the last name Eckes. For the veterans among your Eckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eckes in 1958 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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