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Eklin Family History

Eklin 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: Ellin, Eglin, Elin, Eplin, Eblin, Edlin, Berlin, Klink, Melin, Lin

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Where is the Eklin family from?

You can see how Eklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eklin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eklin family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eklin's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Eklin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eklin 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 Eklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eklin. 100% of Eklin men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Eklin women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Eklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Eklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklin 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Eklin. 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 Eklin. For the veterans among your Eklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eklin in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklin 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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