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Ekiss Family History

Ekiss 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: Kiss, Ekis, Ekins, Eiss, Elias, Bliss, Biss, Weiss, Koss, Kuss

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Where is the Ekiss family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekiss. 58% of Ekiss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ekiss women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ekiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Ekiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekiss 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ekiss. 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 187 military records available for the last name Ekiss. For the veterans among your Ekiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekiss lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ekiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ekiss in 1958 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekiss 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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