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Eacker Family History

Eacker Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ecker.

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


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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 1911 there were 3 Eacker families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eacker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eacker families in 1911.
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What did your Eacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eacker. 25% of Eacker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eacker women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eacker family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eacker 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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