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Eklo Family History

Eklo 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: Elo, Eklof, Ko, Bello, Endo, Malo, Ell, Alo, Merlo, Calo

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Where is the Eklo family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eklo. 100% of Eklo men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Eklo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Eklo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklo 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Eklo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eklo. For the veterans among your Eklo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Eklo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eklo in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklo 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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