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Ekis Family History

Ekis Surname Meaning

Latvian (Eķis Ēķis): from the German personal name Eckehard (see Eckert).

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


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Where is the Ekis family from?

You can see how Ekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ekis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ekis families in 1891.
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What did your Ekis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekis. 48% of Ekis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ekis women 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
    48%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ekis. 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 318 military records available for the last name Ekis. For the veterans among your Ekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ekis in 1955 was 38, and 104 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekis 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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