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Eckendorf Family History

Eckendorf Name 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: Heckendorf, Beckendorf, Heckendorn, Elmendorf, Dockendorf, Eckenrode

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Where is the Eckendorf family from?

You can see how Eckendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Eckendorf families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckendorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eckendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckendorf. 100% of Eckendorf men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Eckendorf women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Eckendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Eckendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckendorf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eckendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Eckendorf. For the veterans among your Eckendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eckendorf in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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