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Eckstadt Family History

Eckstadt 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: Eichstadt, Beckstead, Eckstein, Elstad, Neustadt, Altstadt, Erstad

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Where is the Eckstadt family from?

You can see how Eckstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Eckstadt families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eckstadt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eckstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eckstadt. 100% of Eckstadt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Eckstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstadt 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Eckstadt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eckstadt. For the veterans among your Eckstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstadt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Eckstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eckstadt in 1951 was 33, and 82 in 2002.

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