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Ekfelt Family History

Ekfelt 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: Felt, Zufelt, Eifert, Kiel, Engel, Tafel, Eitel, Fell, Knell, Ernest

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Where is the Ekfelt family from?

You can see how Ekfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ekfelt families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ekfelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ekfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekfelt. 100% of Ekfelt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ekfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekfelt 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ekfelt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ekfelt. For the veterans among your Ekfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekfelt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ekfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ekfelt in 1969 was 95, and 86 in 1995.

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