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Ekholt Family History

Ekholt 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: Ekholm, Holt, Eickholt, Edholm, Echols, Eckholm, Holm, Hole, Knoll

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Where is the Ekholt family from?

You can see how Ekholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ekholt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ekholt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ekholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ekholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekholt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ekholt. 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 Ekholt. For the veterans among your Ekholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekholt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ekholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ekholt in 1972 was 85, and 50 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekholt 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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