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Eikes Family History

Eikes 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: Eike, Eakes, Heikes, Eiker, Mikes, Eiken, Likes, Eckes, Fikes, Sikes

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Where is the Eikes family from?

You can see how Eikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eikes families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eikes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eikes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikes 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 59 census records available for the last name Eikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Eikes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eikes. For the veterans among your Eikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Eikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eikes in 1972 was 74, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikes 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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