Eckhoff Family History

Eckhoff Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): a topographic name for someone who lived on a farm at the end of a settlement from Middle Low German egge ecke ‘corner far end (of a village)’ + hof ‘farm manor’.

It denotes a specific geographic location, indicating the position of the farm within the broader settlement.

This name highlights the relationship between individuals and their environment, emphasizing the physical structure and layout of rural communities.

Additionally, it serves as a habitational name derived from any of the places called Eckhof, further connecting people to their geographical roots.

Overall, this nomenclature reflects both the topography and the cultural significance of farming life in the region.

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

Similar surnames: Eickhoff, Dieckhoff, Emshoff, Imhoff, Uphoff, Mehlhoff, Eickholt, Hoff, Uthoff, Bomhoff

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You can see how Eckhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eckhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Eckhoff families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eckhoff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckhoff families in 1891.

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What did your Eckhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, post mistress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckhoff.

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Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Eckhoff in 1948 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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Eckhoff Surname Meaning

It denotes a specific geographic location, indicating the position of the farm within the broader settlement.

This name highlights the relationship between individuals and their environment, emphasizing the physical structure and layout of rural communities.

Additionally, it serves as a habitational name derived from any of the places called Eckhof, further connecting people to their geographical roots.

Overall, this nomenclature reflects both the topography and the cultural significance of farming life in the region.

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

Where is the Eckhoff family from?

What did your Eckhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, post mistress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckhoff.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

post mistress

100%

What Eckhoff family records will you find?

What is the average Eckhoff lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Eckhoff in 1948 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

Eckhoff Family History

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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