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Eekhoff Family History

Eekhoff 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: Eckhoff, Neuhoff, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Eickhoff, Emshoff

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Where is the Eekhoff family from?

You can see how Eekhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eekhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eekhoff families living in Iowa. This was about 69% of all the recorded Eekhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eekhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eekhoff 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 Eekhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eekhoff. 100% of Eekhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eekhoff women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Eekhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Eekhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eekhoff 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Eekhoff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eekhoff. For the veterans among your Eekhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eekhoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Eekhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eekhoff in 1970 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eekhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eekhoff 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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