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Ekerst Family History

Ekerst 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: Kerst, Egert, Evers, Akers, Oberst, Gerst, Everest, Karst, Herst

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Where is the Ekerst family from?

You can see how Ekerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekerst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ekerst family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ekerst's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ekerst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekerst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ekerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekerst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ekerst. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ekerst. For the veterans among your Ekerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekerst lifespan?

Average Ekerst life expectancy in 1986 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekerst 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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