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Eckrote Family History

Eckrote Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Eckroth.

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


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Where is the Eckrote family from?

You can see how Eckrote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckrote family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckrote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Eckrote families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eckrote's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eckrote families in 1880.
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What did your Eckrote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckrote. 35% of Eckrote men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eckrote women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckrote were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Eckrote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckrote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckrote 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Eckrote. 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 223 military records available for the last name Eckrote. For the veterans among your Eckrote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckrote lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eckrote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eckrote in 1961 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckrote ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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