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Echenrode Family History

Echenrode 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: Eckenrode, Eckenrod, Mcenroe, Echerd, Eckenroth, Schenone, Herod

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Where is the Echenrode family from?

You can see how Echenrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echenrode family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Echenrode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Echenrode families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Echenrode's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Echenrode families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Echenrode surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Echenrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Echenrode. 56% of Echenrode men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Echenrode women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Echenrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echenrode 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Echenrode. 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 41 military records available for the last name Echenrode. For the veterans among your Echenrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echenrode lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1975, in the United States, Echenrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Echenrode in 1961 was 47, and 53 in 1975.

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