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Ekroot Family History

Ekroot 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: Root, Kroon, Krook, Stroot, Groot, Kroft, Krout, Croom, Rout, Rook

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Where is the Ekroot family from?

You can see how Ekroot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekroot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ekroot family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekroot's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ekroot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekroot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekroot ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ekroot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekroot 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ekroot. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ekroot. For the veterans among your Ekroot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekroot lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Ekroot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ekroot in 1984 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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