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Eckmann Family History

Eckmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived on a corner (see Eck ). German: variant of Eck

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


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Where is the Eckmann family from?

You can see how Eckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Eckmann families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Eckmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckmann 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 Eckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckmann. 38% of Eckmann men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Eckmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckmann were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Hotel Keeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Eckmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckmann 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 Eckmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eckmann. For the veterans among your Eckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eckmann in 1959 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckmann 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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