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Ekman Family History

Ekman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + man ‘man’. Compare Eckman.

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


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Where is the Ekman family from?

You can see how Ekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ekman family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ekman's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Ekman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekman 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 Ekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekman. 23% of Ekman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Ekman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekman were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Nurse
    10%

What Ekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ekman. For the veterans among your Ekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ekman in 1951 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekman 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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