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Ekedahl Family History

Ekedahl 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: Ekdahl, Bredahl, Engdahl, Erdahl, Eckdahl, Dahl, Rendahl, Kendall

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Where is the Ekedahl family from?

You can see how Ekedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekedahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekedahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ekedahl families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ekedahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ekedahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekedahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekedahl ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Ekedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekedahl 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ekedahl. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ekedahl. For the veterans among your Ekedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekedahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ekedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ekedahl in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2001.

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