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Eckroy Family History

Eckroy 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: Croy, Mcroy, Eckley, Ackroyd, Mckoy, Lecroy, Vickroy, Eckrote

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Where is the Eckroy family from?

You can see how Eckroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eckroy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckroy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckroy 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 Eckroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckroy. 100% of Eckroy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Eckroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckroy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eckroy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eckroy. For the veterans among your Eckroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Eckroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Eckroy in 1974 was 83, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckroy 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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