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Ekey Family History

Ekey Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Eke. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Ekey family from?

You can see how Ekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ekey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ekey families in 1891.
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What did your Ekey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekey. 32% of Ekey men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ekey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekey were Baker and Helper.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

What Ekey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ekey. 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 294 military records available for the last name Ekey. For the veterans among your Ekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ekey in 1955 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekey 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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