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Eckrich Family History

Eckrich Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’.

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


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Where is the Eckrich family from?

You can see how Eckrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Eckrich families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eckrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eckrich families in 1880.
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What did your Eckrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckrich. 17% of Eckrich 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
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckrich 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Eckrich. 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 534 military records available for the last name Eckrich. For the veterans among your Eckrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckrich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eckrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eckrich in 1952 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckrich 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.

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