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Ekstrum Family History

Ekstrum 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: Ekstrom, Westrum, Edstrom, Enstrom, Ostrum, Eckstrom, Estrem, Strum

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Where is the Ekstrum family from?

You can see how Ekstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstrum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ekstrum families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ekstrum's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ekstrum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekstrum 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 Ekstrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekstrum. 100% of Ekstrum men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ekstrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Ekstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstrum 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ekstrum. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ekstrum. For the veterans among your Ekstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstrum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ekstrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ekstrum in 1968 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekstrum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekstrum 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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