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Ekkens Family History

Ekkens 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, Lukens, Eiken, Likens, Ewens, Skeens, Eckes, Ellens, Lykens

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Where is the Ekkens family from?

You can see how Ekkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ekkens families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekkens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ekkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ekkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekkens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ekkens. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ekkens. For the veterans among your Ekkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekkens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ekkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ekkens in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekkens 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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