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Eckhaus Family History

Eckhaus Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic or artificial name from German Eckhaus ‘corner house’.

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


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Where is the Eckhaus family from?

You can see how Eckhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Eckhaus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckhaus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Eckhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckhaus 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 Eckhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Finisher Dresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckhaus. 60% of Eckhaus men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eckhaus women worked as a Finisher Dresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckhaus were Merchant 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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Merchant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher Dresser
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Eckhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Eckhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhaus 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Eckhaus. 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 192 military records available for the last name Eckhaus. For the veterans among your Eckhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eckhaus in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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