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Ekkel Family History

Ekkel 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: Eckel, Ekker, Kiel, Engel, Eitel, Ecker, Kenkel, Edel, Keel, Seckel

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Where is the Ekkel family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ekkel. 100% of Ekkel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ekkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Ekkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekkel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ekkel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ekkel. For the veterans among your Ekkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekkel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ekkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ekkel in 1965 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekkel 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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