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Eckfeldt Family History

Eckfeldt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Huckfeldt, Hofeldt, Misfeldt, Affeldt, Seefeldt, Eckert, Eckford

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Where is the Eckfeldt family from?

You can see how Eckfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Eckfeldt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckfeldt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckfeldt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckfeldt 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 Eckfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckfeldt. 100% of Eckfeldt men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Eckfeldt women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Eckfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Eckfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckfeldt 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Eckfeldt. 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 135 military records available for the last name Eckfeldt. For the veterans among your Eckfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckfeldt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Eckfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eckfeldt in 1955 was 35, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckfeldt 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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