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Ekas Family History

Ekas 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: Ekis, Gekas, Lekas, Kos, Ras, Kan, Kay, Kai, Elias, Faas

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Where is the Ekas family from?

You can see how Ekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ekas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ekas family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekas's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ekas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekas 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 Ekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekas. 45% of Ekas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ekas women worked as a Packer.

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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
    45%
  • Pumper
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ekas. 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 277 military records available for the last name Ekas. For the veterans among your Ekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ekas in 1963 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekas 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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