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Eknes Family History

Eknes 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: Enes, Eanes, Ehnes, Ennes, Hines, Ernest, Mones, Fones, Mynes, Knee

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Where is the Eknes family from?

You can see how Eknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eknes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Eknes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eknes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eknes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eknes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Eknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eknes 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Eknes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eknes. For the veterans among your Eknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eknes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eknes in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eknes 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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