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Ekelof Family History

Ekelof 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: Eklof, Edel, Delos, Kelly, Kell, Kellow, Egloff, Akeley, Ezell, Meloy

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Where is the Ekelof family from?

You can see how Ekelof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekelof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ekelof family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ekelof's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Ekelof families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ekelof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekelof 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Ekelof. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ekelof. For the veterans among your Ekelof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekelof lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ekelof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ekelof in 1973 was 19, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekelof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekelof 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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