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Ekendahl Family History

Ekendahl 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: Rendahl, Kendall, Grendahl, Ekdahl, Stendahl, Odendahl, Rosendahl

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Where is the Ekendahl family from?

You can see how Ekendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekendahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekendahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ekendahl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekendahl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ekendahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ekendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekendahl 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ekendahl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ekendahl. For the veterans among your Ekendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekendahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ekendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ekendahl in 1963 was 82, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekendahl 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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