This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eckhouse family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eckhouse Family History

Eckhouse 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: Eckhaus, Dykhouse, House, Newhouse, Outhouse, Brickhouse, Couse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eckhouse family from?

You can see how Eckhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckhouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckhouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eckhouse families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eckhouse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eckhouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eckhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckhouse. 25% of Eckhouse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckhouse women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Eckhouse | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manufacturer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Eckhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Eckhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckhouse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eckhouse

Passenger Lists

There are 209 immigration records available for the last name Eckhouse. 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.

View all Eckhouse immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Eckhouse. For the veterans among your Eckhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eckhouse military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eckhouse family history

Discover More

What is the average Eckhouse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eckhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eckhouse in 1962 was 48, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckhouse ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eckhouse family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial