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Ekstrom Family History

Ekstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Ekström): ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + ström ‘river current’. Compare Eckstrom.

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


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Where is the Ekstrom family from?

You can see how Ekstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ekstrom families living in Glamorgan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ekstrom's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ekstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Ekstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ekstrom. 100% of Ekstrom 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Ekstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstrom 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekstrom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ekstrom. For the veterans among your Ekstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstrom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ekstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ekstrom in 1944 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekstrom 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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