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Eckenrode Family History

Eckenrode Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Eckenroth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckenrode family from?

You can see how Eckenrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenrode family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckenrode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Eckenrode families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Eckenrode's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenrode families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckenrode 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 Eckenrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenrode. 28% of Eckenrode men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Eckenrode women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckenrode were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Eckenrode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eckenrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenrode 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Eckenrode. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eckenrode. For the veterans among your Eckenrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenrode lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eckenrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eckenrode in 1945 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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