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Ekeler Family History

Ekeler 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: Eveler, Ikeler, Egeler, Keller, Bieler, Eller, Kelner, Akeley, Exler

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Where is the Ekeler family from?

You can see how Ekeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ekeler families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ekeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ekeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekeler 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 Ekeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekeler. 100% of Ekeler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ekeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Ekeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekeler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ekeler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ekeler. For the veterans among your Ekeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekeler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ekeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ekeler in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekeler 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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