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Eckrode Family History

Eckrode 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, Eckenrode, Leckrone, Eckroth, Rode, Croce, Elrod, Canode

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Where is the Eckrode family from?

You can see how Eckrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckrode family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckrode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Eckrode families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckrode's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eckrode families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckrode 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 Eckrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckrode. 50% of Eckrode men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Eckrode women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Eckrode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Eckrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckrode 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eckrode. 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 78 military records available for the last name Eckrode. For the veterans among your Eckrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckrode lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Eckrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckrode in 1968 was 83, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckrode 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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