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Eklie Family History

Eklie 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: Elie, Erie, Exline, Klim, Leslie, Lie, Klee, Emslie, Elbe, Ellis

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Where is the Eklie family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eklie. 100% of Eklie men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Eklie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Eklie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklie 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 Eklie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eklie. For the veterans among your Eklie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Eklie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eklie in 1968 was 87, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eklie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklie 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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