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Ekard Family History

Ekard 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: Emard, Akard, Evard, Ikard, Eckard, Bard, Hard, Karp, Beard, Yard

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Where is the Ekard family from?

You can see how Ekard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ekard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ekard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekard 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 Ekard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekard. 100% of Ekard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ekard women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ekard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Ekard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekard 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ekard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Ekard. For the veterans among your Ekard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ekard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ekard in 1970 was 82, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekard 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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