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Ekles Family History

Ekles 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: Eales, Elles, Eckles, Eyles, Miles, Sales, Giles, Toles, Ellen, Kley

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Where is the Ekles family from?

You can see how Ekles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ekles family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekles's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ekles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekles 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 197 census records available for the last name Ekles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ekles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ekles. For the veterans among your Ekles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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