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Eklof Family History

Eklof Surname Meaning

Swedish (Eklöf): ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + löv ‘leaf’. Compare Oakleaf.

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


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Where is the Eklof family from?

You can see how Eklof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eklof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eklof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eklof families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eklof's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eklof families in 1891.
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What did your Eklof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eklof. 23% of Eklof men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eklof women worked as a 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
    23%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eklof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eklof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklof 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 Eklof. 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 217 military records available for the last name Eklof. For the veterans among your Eklof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklof lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eklof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eklof in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eklof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklof 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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