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Echelberger Family History

Echelberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichelberger.

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


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Where is the Echelberger family from?

You can see how Echelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echelberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Echelberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Echelberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Echelberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Echelberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echelberger 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 Echelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Echelberger. 28% of Echelberger men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Echelberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Echelberger were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Echelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Echelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echelberger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Echelberger. 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 503 military records available for the last name Echelberger. For the veterans among your Echelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echelberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Echelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Echelberger in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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