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Eckstrom Family History

Eckstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Eckström): variant of Ekström (see Ekstrom) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Eckström is very rare in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Eckstrom family from?

You can see how Eckstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Eckstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eckstrom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Eckstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eckstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eckstrom. 14% of Eckstrom men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Eckstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckstrom were Clerk and Clerical.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Clerical
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eckstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckstrom. 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 930 military records available for the last name Eckstrom. For the veterans among your Eckstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckstrom lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eckstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eckstrom in 1950 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckstrom 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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