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Eckermann Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Ecker a small river in the Harz Mountains.

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


Similar surnames: Eckmann, Eckerman, Overmann, Karmann, Eyerman, Westermann, Ostermann

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Where is the Eckermann family from?

You can see how Eckermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Eckermann families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eckermann's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Eckermann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckermann. 76% of Eckermann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eckermann women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckermann were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    76%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckermann 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Eckermann. 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 Eckermann. For the veterans among your Eckermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckermann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Eckermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eckermann in 1960 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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