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Eckroat Family History

Eckroat 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: Eckrote, Eckroth, Croft, Eckhoff, Groat, Crout, Eickholt, Eckert

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Where is the Eckroat family from?

You can see how Eckroat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckroat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckroat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Eckroat families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckroat's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eckroat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckroat 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 Eckroat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckroat. 47% of Eckroat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckroat women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eckroat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Eckroat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckroat 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eckroat. 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 79 military records available for the last name Eckroat. For the veterans among your Eckroat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckroat lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eckroat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eckroat in 1952 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckroat 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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