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Ekelman Family History

Ekelman Name 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, Edelman, Eckelman, Kalman, Selman, Kolman, Elman, Edelmann

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Where is the Ekelman family from?

You can see how Ekelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ekelman families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ekelman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekelman. 43% of Ekelman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Ekelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekelman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ekelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Ekelman. For the veterans among your Ekelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ekelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ekelman in 1964 was 60, and 22 in 2004.

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