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Eckey Family History

Eckey 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: Ecker, Eckley, Beckey, Eckel, Eckes, Mckey, Ekey, Leckey, Ecke, Eck

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Where is the Eckey family from?

You can see how Eckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckey. 63% of Eckey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Eckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Eckey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 187 military records available for the last name Eckey. For the veterans among your Eckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eckey in 1966 was 91, and 74 in 2004.

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