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Eckholm Family History

Eckholm Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swedish Ekholm.

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


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Where is the Eckholm family from?

You can see how Eckholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckholm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Eckholm families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckholm's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Eckholm families in 1880.
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What did your Eckholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckholm. 31% of Eckholm men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eckholm women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Eckholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eckholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckholm 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Eckholm. 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 215 military records available for the last name Eckholm. For the veterans among your Eckholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckholm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eckholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eckholm in 1962 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckholm 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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