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Ecby Family History

Ecby Name 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: Eby, Erby, Eck, Espy, Raby, Elbe, Selby, Denby, Welby, Ely

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Where is the Ecby family from?

You can see how Ecby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ecby family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecby's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Ecby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ecby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ecby. 100% of Ecby men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ecby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecby 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 immigration records available for the last name Ecby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ecby. For the veterans among your Ecby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ecby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ecby in 1972 was 67, and 78 in 2000.

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