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Ekse Family History

Ekse 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: Esse, Else, Eke, Rose, Hase, Hose, Fuse, Rase, Kase, Kye

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Where is the Ekse family from?

You can see how Ekse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ekse family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekse's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ekse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekse 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 Ekse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekse. 50% of Ekse 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ekse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Ekse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekse 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ekse. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ekse. For the veterans among your Ekse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ekse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ekse in 1964 was 64, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekse 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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