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Eckrod Family History

Eckrod 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: Elrod, Ackroyd, Eckford, Eckrote, Eckenrod, Eckroth, Eckerd, Eckard

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Where is the Eckrod family from?

You can see how Eckrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckrod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eckrod family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckrod's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckrod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckrod ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eckrod ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Eckrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckrod 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eckrod. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eckrod. For the veterans among your Eckrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckrod lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eckrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eckrod in 1963 was 57, and 80 in 2000.

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