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Ekenfield Family History

Ekenfield 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: Edenfield, Kenfield, Enfield, Penfield, Benfield, Winfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Ekenfield family from?

You can see how Ekenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekenfield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ekenfield families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekenfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ekenfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ekenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekenfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ekenfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ekenfield. For the veterans among your Ekenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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