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Ekkelboom Family History

Ekkelboom 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: Peerenboom, Boerboom, Rosenboom, Noteboom, Hogeboom, Kellom, Eskelson

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There are 14 census records available for the last name Ekkelboom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekkelboom 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ekkelboom. 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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What is the average Ekkelboom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Ekkelboom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ekkelboom in 1974 was 23, and 71 in 1990.

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