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Ekerman Family History

Ekerman 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: Eyerman, Akerman, Eckerman, Everman, Kerman, German, Ackerman, Karman

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Where is the Ekerman family from?

You can see how Ekerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ekerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ekerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekerman 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 Ekerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekerman. 50% of Ekerman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Motorman
    50%

What Ekerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Ekerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekerman 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ekerman. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ekerman. For the veterans among your Ekerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekerman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ekerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ekerman in 1974 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekerman 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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