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Eckholdt Family History

Eckholdt 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: Eickholt, Eckholm, Eckhardt, Rockhold, Eckhoff, Bockholt, Schmoldt

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Where is the Eckholdt family from?

You can see how Eckholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckholdt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckholdt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Eckholdt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckholdt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eckholdt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckholdt 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 Eckholdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckholdt. 100% of Eckholdt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckholdt women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Eckholdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Eckholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckholdt 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Eckholdt. 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 159 military records available for the last name Eckholdt. For the veterans among your Eckholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckholdt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eckholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eckholdt in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckholdt 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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