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Ekay Family History

Ekay 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: Kay, Ekey, May, Hay, Kan, Day, Gray, Ray, Say, Pay

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekay 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 Ekay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekay. 100% of Ekay women worked as an Actress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Actress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ekay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ekay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ekay. For the veterans among your Ekay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Ekay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ekay in 1962 was 81, and 62 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekay 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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