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Ekelund Family History

Ekelund Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Eklund.

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


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Where is the Ekelund family from?

You can see how Ekelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekelund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekelund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ekelund families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ekelund's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ekelund families in 1880.
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What did your Ekelund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekelund. 24% of Ekelund men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ekelund women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekelund were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ekelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekelund 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekelund. 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 361 military records available for the last name Ekelund. For the veterans among your Ekelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekelund lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ekelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ekelund in 1954 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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