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Eckelkamp Family History

Eckelkamp Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from a farm name originally a field name from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German eckel ‘acorn’ + kamp from Latin campus ‘enclosed field’ possibly a piece of land enclosed by oak trees.

In the Netherlands the surname is spelled almost exclusively Ekkelkamp.

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


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Where is the Eckelkamp family from?

You can see how Eckelkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckelkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckelkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Eckelkamp families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckelkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eckelkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Eckelkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckelkamp. 18% of Eckelkamp men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Eckelkamp women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckelkamp were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckelkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckelkamp 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Eckelkamp. 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 181 military records available for the last name Eckelkamp. For the veterans among your Eckelkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckelkamp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eckelkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eckelkamp in 1957 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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