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Ekdahl Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Engdahl, Meldahl, Rendahl, Ekwall, Rosdahl, Sandahl, Bergdahl, Erdahl

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Where is the Ekdahl family from?

You can see how Ekdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekdahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Ekdahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ekdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ekdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ekdahl. 100% of Ekdahl 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ekdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekdahl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekdahl. 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 615 military records available for the last name Ekdahl. For the veterans among your Ekdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekdahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ekdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ekdahl in 1953 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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