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Eilken Family History

Eilken 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: Eiken, Wilken, Ellen, Eisen, Elsen, Millen, Hillen, Eichen, Picken

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Where is the Eilken family from?

You can see how Eilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eilken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Eilken family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilken's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Eilken families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilken 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 Eilken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilken. 100% of Eilken men worked as an Odd Jobs.

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    100%

What Eilken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Eilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilken 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Eilken. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eilken. For the veterans among your Eilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eilken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eilken in 1967 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilken 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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