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Ekings Family History

Ekings 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: Ewings, Ekins, Kings, King, Levings, Krings, Ewing, Eding, Kines

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Where is the Ekings family from?

You can see how Ekings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekings family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ekings families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekings's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ekings families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Ekings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekings 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ekings. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ekings. For the veterans among your Ekings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekings lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ekings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ekings in 1968 was 85, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekings 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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