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Ekus Family History

Ekus 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: Kus, Ekis, Ku, Kos, Kuk, Brus, Prus, Reus, Rus, Jesus

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Where is the Ekus family from?

You can see how Ekus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ekus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ekus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekus. 50% of Ekus men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Renter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Ekus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ekus. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ekus. For the veterans among your Ekus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ekus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ekus in 1966 was 77, and 92 in 2002.

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