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Eckdahl Family History

Eckdahl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ekdahl.

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


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Where is the Eckdahl family from?

You can see how Eckdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Eckdahl families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Eckdahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eckdahl families in 1880.
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What did your Eckdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckdahl. 50% of Eckdahl men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Eckdahl women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckdahl were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • School Teacher
    25%

What Eckdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckdahl 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Eckdahl. 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 232 military records available for the last name Eckdahl. For the veterans among your Eckdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eckdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eckdahl in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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