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Eksted Family History

Eksted 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: Easter, Elstad, Eastep, Ester, Erstad, Elster, Enstad, Estes, Husted

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Where is the Eksted family from?

You can see how Eksted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eksted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eksted families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eksted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eksted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eksted 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 54 census records available for the last name Eksted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eksted 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eksted. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eksted. For the veterans among your Eksted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eksted lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Eksted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eksted in 1986 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eksted 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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