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Ekke Family History

Ekke 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: Eike, Enke, Eke, Ekker, Ecke, Pike, Duke, Berke, Lake, Eck

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Where is the Ekke family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Ekke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekke 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ekke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ekke. For the veterans among your Ekke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Ekke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ekke in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekke 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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