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Ekelmans Family History

Ekelmans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kelman, Edelmann, Edelman, Eckelman, Kalman, Selman, Kolman, Elman

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Where is the Ekelmans family from?

You can see how Ekelmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekelmans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ekelmans families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekelmans's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Ekelmans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Ekelmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekelmans 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ekelmans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ekelmans. For the veterans among your Ekelmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekelmans lifespan?

Average Ekelmans life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekelmans 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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