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Ekl Family History

Ekl 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: Ell, Eke, Eul, Ehl, Ek, Eckl, Ku, Ko, Bell, Gal

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Where is the Ekl family from?

You can see how Ekl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ekl families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ekl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekl. 100% of Ekl 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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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ekl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekl 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ekl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Ekl. For the veterans among your Ekl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ekl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ekl in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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