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Ekermeyer Family History

Ekermeyer 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: Obermeyer, Overmeyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Kammeyer, Westermeyer

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Where is the Ekermeyer family from?

You can see how Ekermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekermeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ekermeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekermeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ekermeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ekermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekermeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ekermeyer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ekermeyer. For the veterans among your Ekermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekermeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ekermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ekermeyer in 1972 was 66, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekermeyer 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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