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Ekbom Family History

Ekbom Surname 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: Krom, Eklof, Ekholm, Elbon, Eshom, Easom, Kim, Ko, Kos, Kwon

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Where is the Ekbom family from?

You can see how Ekbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekbom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekbom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ekbom families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekbom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ekbom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekbom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ekbom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekbom. 50% of Ekbom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ekbom women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Constructor
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Ekbom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Ekbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekbom 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Ekbom. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ekbom. For the veterans among your Ekbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekbom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ekbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ekbom in 1964 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekbom 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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