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Ekhardt Family History

Ekhardt 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: Erhardt, Eckhardt, Ehrhardt, Gebhardt, Hardt, Schardt, Ehart

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Where is the Ekhardt family from?

You can see how Ekhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ekhardt families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ekhardt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ekhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekhardt 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 Ekhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekhardt. 100% of Ekhardt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ekhardt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Ekhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Ekhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekhardt 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ekhardt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ekhardt. For the veterans among your Ekhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekhardt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ekhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ekhardt in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekhardt 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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