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Ekblade Family History

Ekblade 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: Ekblad, Blade, Blake, Bade, Lade, Blades, Kade, Bladen, Eade, Glade

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Where is the Ekblade family from?

You can see how Ekblade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekblade family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ekblade families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ekblade's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ekblade families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekblade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Ekblade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekblade 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ekblade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Ekblade. For the veterans among your Ekblade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekblade lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ekblade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ekblade in 1968 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekblade 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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