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Ekern Family History

Ekern Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in eastern Norway so named from Old Norse ekra ‘meadow field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ekern family from?

You can see how Ekern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ekern families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekern's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ekern families in 1891.
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What did your Ekern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekern. 37% of Ekern men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ekern women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekern were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekern 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Ekern. 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 439 military records available for the last name Ekern. For the veterans among your Ekern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekern lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ekern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ekern in 1959 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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