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Eikner Family History

Eikner 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: Eigner, Eiker, Eisner, Ikner, Eitner, Pinner, Reisner, Ecker, Leiner

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Where is the Eikner family from?

You can see how Eikner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eikner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eikner family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Eikner's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Eikner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eikner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eikner. 50% of Eikner men worked as an Accountant and 34% of Eikner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eikner were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist Steno
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Eikner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Eikner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Eikner. 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 136 military records available for the last name Eikner. For the veterans among your Eikner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eikner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eikner in 1951 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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