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Ekker Family History

Ekker Surname Meaning

Dutch: cognate of German Ecker. Norwegian: variant of Ecker.

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


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Where is the Ekker family from?

You can see how Ekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ekker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Ekker families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekker's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ekker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekker 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 Ekker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekker. 46% of Ekker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ekker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekker were Farmer and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Ekker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Ekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekker 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Ekker. 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 160 military records available for the last name Ekker. For the veterans among your Ekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ekker in 1957 was 25, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekker 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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