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Ekkert Family History

Ekkert 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: Eckert, Ekker, Ecker, Ackert, Ebbert, Benkert, Egert, Beckert, Eiker

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Where is the Ekkert family from?

You can see how Ekkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ekkert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ekkert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ekkert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekkert 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 105 census records available for the last name Ekkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekkert 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ekkert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ekkert. For the veterans among your Ekkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekkert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ekkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ekkert in 1972 was 51, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekkert 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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