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Ekeman Family History

Ekeman 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: Ekman, Kelman, Neman, Goeman, Elman, Hegeman, Beeman, Skehan, Eyman

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Where is the Ekeman family from?

You can see how Ekeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ekeman families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ekeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ekeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekeman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ekeman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ekeman. For the veterans among your Ekeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekeman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Ekeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ekeman in 1980 was 85, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekeman 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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