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Eckroate Family History

Eckroate 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, Coate, Crate, Leckrone, Choate, Conte, Coates

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Where is the Eckroate family from?

You can see how Eckroate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckroate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Eckroate families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Eckroate's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckroate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckroate 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 Eckroate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckroate. 34% of Eckroate men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eckroate women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckroate were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Eckroate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Eckroate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckroate 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eckroate. 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 37 military records available for the last name Eckroate. For the veterans among your Eckroate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckroate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eckroate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eckroate in 1962 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckroate 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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