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Ekhoff Family History

Ekhoff 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: Eckhoff, Emhoff, Hoff, Neuhoff, Egloff, Koff, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff

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Where is the Ekhoff family from?

You can see how Ekhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Ekhoff families living in Nebraska. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ekhoff's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ekhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekhoff. 100% of Ekhoff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ekhoff women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Ekhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekhoff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ekhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Ekhoff. For the veterans among your Ekhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ekhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ekhoff in 1966 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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