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Ekenes Family History

Ekenes 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: Kunes, Keyes, Benes, Brenes, Kees, Denes, Enes, Kines, Dienes, Skewes

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Where is the Ekenes family from?

You can see how Ekenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ekenes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekenes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ekenes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ekenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekenes 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Ekenes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ekenes. For the veterans among your Ekenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekenes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Ekenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ekenes in 1973 was 65, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekenes 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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