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Eko Family History

Eko Name 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: Ko, Elo, Eto, Eno, Eke, Ek, Elko, Ku, Cho, Bao

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Where is the Eko family from?

You can see how Eko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eko families living in Hawaii. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eko's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Eko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Eko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Eko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eko 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Eko. 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 61 military records available for the last name Eko. For the veterans among your Eko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Eko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eko in 1966 was 72, and 57 in 2003.

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