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Eklund Family History

Eklund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + lund ‘grove’.

This surname is also found in Norway.

Compare Eckland and Ecklund.

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


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Where is the Eklund family from?

You can see how Eklund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eklund family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eklund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eklund families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eklund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eklund families in 1891.
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What did your Eklund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eklund. 100% of Eklund women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Eklund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklund 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Eklund. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eklund. For the veterans among your Eklund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklund lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Eklund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eklund in 1946 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklund 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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