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Eklum Family History

Eklum 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: Allum, Lum, Plum, Elam, Klim, Klug, Klus, Elm, Blum, Holum

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Where is the Eklum family from?

You can see how Eklum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eklum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eklum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eklum family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Eklum's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Eklum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eklum 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 37 census records available for the last name Eklum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eklum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eklum. 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 8 military records available for the last name Eklum. For the veterans among your Eklum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eklum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Eklum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eklum in 1969 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eklum 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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