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Eckenroad Family History

Eckenroad 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: Eckenrod, Eckenrode, Eckenroth, Eckerman, Everroad, Eckerd, Ackerman

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Where is the Eckenroad family from?

You can see how Eckenroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenroad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckenroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Eckenroad families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eckenroad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenroad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckenroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckenroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenroad. 37% of Eckenroad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckenroad women worked as a Trained 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Knitter
    19%
  • Cutter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Eckenroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenroad 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Eckenroad. 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 195 military records available for the last name Eckenroad. For the veterans among your Eckenroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenroad lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Eckenroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Eckenroad in 1940 was 34, and 83 in 2003.

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