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Eckstedt Family History

Eckstedt 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: Eckstein, Beckstead, Ahlstedt, Knackstedt, Eckert, Bergstedt

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Where is the Eckstedt family from?

You can see how Eckstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eckstedt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckstedt. 100% of Eckstedt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eckstedt women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Eckstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Eckstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstedt 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Eckstedt. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eckstedt. For the veterans among your Eckstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstedt lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Eckstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eckstedt in 1985 was 89, and 95 in 1990.

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