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Ekola Family History

Ekola 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: Eskola, Evola, Nekola, Pola, Kolb, Koga, Kosa, Mola, Sekula, Zola

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Where is the Ekola family from?

You can see how Ekola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ekola families living in Michigan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ekola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ekola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekola. 34% of Ekola 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Ekola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekola 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Ekola. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ekola. For the veterans among your Ekola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekola lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ekola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ekola in 1957 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

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