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Ekers Family History

Ekers Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Akers; compare John Akers 1796 Sarah Ekers 1797 in IGI (Great Yarmouth Norfolk);

Martin Akers 1817 Martin Ekers 1825 in IGI (Deptford Kent).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ekers family from?

You can see how Ekers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Ekers families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ekers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ekers families in 1891.
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What did your Ekers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ekers. 100% of Ekers men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 89% of Ekers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekers 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Ekers. 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 332 military records available for the last name Ekers. For the veterans among your Ekers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ekers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ekers in 1967 was 71, and 13 in 2002.

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