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Ekdahl Family History

Ekdahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Ekdahl family from?

You can see how Ekdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekdahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ekdahl family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekdahl's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ekdahl families in 1891.
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What did your Ekdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekdahl. 22% of Ekdahl men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Ekdahl women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekdahl were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ekdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekdahl 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 Ekdahl. 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 615 military records available for the last name Ekdahl. For the veterans among your Ekdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekdahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ekdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ekdahl in 1953 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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