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Eckhold Family History

Eckhold Surname 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: Eckholm, Rockhold, Eckhoff, Eickholt, Eckford, Ekholm, Echols, Eckols

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Where is the Eckhold family from?

You can see how Eckhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eckhold families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eckhold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckhold 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 Eckhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckhold. 100% of Eckhold men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Eckhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhold 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Eckhold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Eckhold. For the veterans among your Eckhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Eckhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eckhold in 1970 was 85, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckhold 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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