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Eckhout Family History

Eckhout 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: Eckhoff, Buckhout, Eickholt, Eckhaus, Eckholm, Eckhart, Schott

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Where is the Eckhout family from?

You can see how Eckhout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhout family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eckhout families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Eckhout families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckhout's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Eckhout families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckhout 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 Eckhout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckhout. 39% of Eckhout men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eckhout women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckhout were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Eckhout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Eckhout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhout 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Eckhout. 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 143 military records available for the last name Eckhout. For the veterans among your Eckhout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhout lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eckhout in 1963 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckhout 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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