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Ekblad Family History

Ekblad Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + blad ‘leaf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ekblad family from?

You can see how Ekblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekblad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekblad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Ekblad families living in Kansas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ekblad's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ekblad families in 1880.
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What did your Ekblad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teaching School were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekblad. 22% of Ekblad men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Ekblad women worked as a Teaching School.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching School
    100%

What Ekblad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekblad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekblad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Ekblad. For the veterans among your Ekblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekblad lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ekblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ekblad in 1959 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekblad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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