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Ekler Family History

Ekler 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: Eller, Exler, Euler, Emler, Erler, Esler, Eyler, Eiler, Egler, Edler

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Where is the Ekler family from?

You can see how Ekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ekler family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekler's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ekler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Ekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekler 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Ekler. 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 218 military records available for the last name Ekler. For the veterans among your Ekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ekler in 1963 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekler 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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