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Ekstrand Family History

Ekstrand Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + strand ‘shore’.

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


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Where is the Ekstrand family from?

You can see how Ekstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekstrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Ekstrand families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ekstrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekstrand families in 1880.
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What did your Ekstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ekstrand. 100% of Ekstrand 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Ekstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstrand 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekstrand. 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 570 military records available for the last name Ekstrand. For the veterans among your Ekstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstrand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ekstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ekstrand in 1957 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekstrand 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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