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Ekre Family History

Ekre 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: Akre, Eure, Eke, Eyre, Dore, Hare, More, Kye, Re, Ore

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Where is the Ekre family from?

You can see how Ekre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ekre families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekre's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ekre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekre 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 Ekre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ekre. 100% of Ekre 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ekre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Ekre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekre 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ekre. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ekre. For the veterans among your Ekre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ekre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ekre in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekre 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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