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Eckward Family History

Eckward 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: Eckard, Edward, Coward, Eckland, Reckard, Elward, Heckard, Eckford

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Where is the Eckward family from?

You can see how Eckward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckward family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eckward's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Eckward families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckward ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eckward ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Eckward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckward 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eckward. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eckward. For the veterans among your Eckward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckward lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Eckward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eckward in 1985 was 72, and 85 in 1993.

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