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Eek Family History

Eek 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: Eck, Reek, Week, Peek, Meek, Beek, Seek, Zeek, Elk, Erk

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Where is the Eek family from?

You can see how Eek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eek 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 335 census records available for the last name Eek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eek 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Eek. 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 84 military records available for the last name Eek. For the veterans among your Eek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eek in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eek 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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