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Eklem Family History

Eklem 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: Klem, Ellen, Elam, Kley, Eller, Klim, Exley, Klemm, Salem, Exler

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Where is the Eklem family from?

You can see how Eklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eklem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eklem family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Eklem's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eklem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eklem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Eklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklem 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 immigration records available for the last name Eklem. 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 23 military records available for the last name Eklem. For the veterans among your Eklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklem lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Eklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eklem in 1979 was 82, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklem 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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