History of your Surname
Get access to Ekmann family records.Start a free trial

Ekmann Family History

Ekmann 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: Ehmann, Eckmann, Ekman, Eymann, Mann, Kann, Lehmann, Bermann, Elman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ekmann family from?

You can see how Ekmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ekmann families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ekmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ekmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ekmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ekmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Ekmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ekmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Ekmann

Passenger Lists

There are 216 immigration records available for the last name Ekmann. 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.

View all Ekmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Ekmann. For the veterans among your Ekmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ekmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ekmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Ekmann lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Ekmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ekmann in 1980 was 67, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekmann

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ekmann family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ekmann last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial