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Ekes Family History

Ekes 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: Eakes, Enes, Akes, Edes, Ekis, Eckes, Eke, Ekey, Kes, Epes

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Where is the Ekes family from?

You can see how Ekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ekes family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ekes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekes 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 Ekes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekes. 72% of Ekes 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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Ekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekes 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Ekes. 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 256 military records available for the last name Ekes. For the veterans among your Ekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ekes in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekes 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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