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Eckhart Family History

Eckhart Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Eckhardt, Eckart, Eckardt, Eckard, Ehart, Ehrhart, Erhart, Earnhart

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Where is the Eckhart family from?

You can see how Eckhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Eckhart families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eckhart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eckhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eckhart. 50% of Eckhart 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Eckhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckhart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Eckhart. For the veterans among your Eckhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhart lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckhart in 1947 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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