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Eckroth Family History

Eckroth Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Eckenroth.

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


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Where is the Eckroth family from?

You can see how Eckroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Eckroth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckroth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckroth 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 Eckroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckroth. 24% of Eckroth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eckroth women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckroth were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Eckroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eckroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckroth 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Eckroth. 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 332 military records available for the last name Eckroth. For the veterans among your Eckroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckroth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eckroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eckroth in 1953 was 50, and 61 in 2004.

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