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Ekstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Ekström): ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + ström ‘river current’. Compare Eckstrom .

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


Similar surnames: Edstrom, Enstrom, Elfstrom, Ostrom, Nystrom, Renstrom, Hedstrom

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Where is the Ekstrom family from?

You can see how Ekstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ekstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ekstrom families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ekstrom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ekstrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ekstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ekstrom. 59% of Ekstrom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ekstrom women 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
    59%
  • Labourer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ekstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekstrom 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Ekstrom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ekstrom. For the veterans among your Ekstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekstrom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ekstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ekstrom in 1944 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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