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Eckenroth Family History

Eckenroth Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German eke ‘oak’ (plural eken) + rot ‘cleared land’; a topographic name for someone who lived on a piece of land which had been cleared of oaks.

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


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Where is the Eckenroth family from?

You can see how Eckenroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckenroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckenroth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckenroth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenroth families in 1840.
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What did your Eckenroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenroth. 16% of Eckenroth men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eckenroth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckenroth were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Looper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Eckenroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckenroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenroth 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Eckenroth. 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 453 military records available for the last name Eckenroth. For the veterans among your Eckenroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenroth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eckenroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eckenroth in 1955 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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