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Ekel Family History

Ekel Surname 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: Edel, Emel, Akel, Sekel, Jekel, Eckel, Eke, Ebel, Ekey, Kiel

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Where is the Ekel family from?

You can see how Ekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ekel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ekel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekel. 100% of Ekel women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Ekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekel 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Ekel. 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 266 military records available for the last name Ekel. For the veterans among your Ekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ekel in 1968 was 72, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekel 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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