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Eickmeyer Family History

Eickmeyer Name Meaning

North German: compound of Middle Low German eke ‘oak’ + Meyer hence a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer who lived by an oak wood.

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


Similar surnames: Dickmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Brockmeyer, Tiemeyer, Wittmeyer, Kiffmeyer

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Where is the Eickmeyer family from?

You can see how Eickmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Eickmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Eickmeyer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Eickmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eickmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickmeyer. 27% of Eickmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Eickmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickmeyer were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickmeyer 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Eickmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 360 military records available for the last name Eickmeyer. For the veterans among your Eickmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickmeyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eickmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eickmeyer in 1955 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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