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Eckherdt Family History

Eckherdt 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: Eckhardt, Eckert, Echerd, Eckerd, Eckhart, Eckardt, Ecker, Ackert

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Where is the Eckherdt family from?

You can see how Eckherdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckherdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckherdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Eckherdt families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckherdt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Eckherdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckherdt 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 Eckherdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckherdt. 100% of Eckherdt men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Eckherdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckherdt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eckherdt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eckherdt. For the veterans among your Eckherdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckherdt lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckherdt

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