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Eckenrod Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Eckenroth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eckenrode, Eckenroth, Eckerd, Recker, Ecker, Eckard, Eckerman

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Where is the Eckenrod family from?

You can see how Eckenrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckenrod family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckenrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eckenrod family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckenrod's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckenrod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckenrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eckenrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckenrod. 43% of Eckenrod men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckenrod women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckenrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckenrod 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Eckenrod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Eckenrod. For the veterans among your Eckenrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckenrod lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eckenrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eckenrod in 1964 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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