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Eker Family History

Eker 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: Ecker, Ker, Eber, Eger, Reker, Eder, Ewer, Aker, Eiker, Ekern

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Where is the Eker family from?

You can see how Eker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eker families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eker 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 Eker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eker. 100% of Eker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eker 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Eker. 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 423 military records available for the last name Eker. For the veterans among your Eker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eker in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eker 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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