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Ekstein Family History

Ekstein Surname Meaning

German and Jewish: variant of Eckstein.

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


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Where is the Ekstein family from?

You can see how Ekstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ekstein families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ekstein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ekstein families in 1911.
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What did your Ekstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekstein. 35% of Ekstein men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Ekstein women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekstein were Butcher and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekstein. 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 185 military records available for the last name Ekstein. For the veterans among your Ekstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ekstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ekstein in 1952 was 54, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekstein 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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