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Ekstam Family History

Ekstam 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: Eastham, Elstad, Erstad, Enstad, Stam, Esham, Ekstrom, Estay, Easton

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Where is the Ekstam family from?

You can see how Ekstam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ekstam families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ekstam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekstam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekstam 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 Ekstam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ekstam. 43% of Ekstam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ekstam women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ekstam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Ekstam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstam 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Ekstam. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ekstam. For the veterans among your Ekstam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ekstam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ekstam in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekstam 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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