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Eykel Family History

Eykel 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: Eckel, Engel, Eitel, Ecker, Kenkel, Edel, Dyke, Seckel, Eike, Sykes

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Where is the Eykel family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eykel. 100% of Eykel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eykel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Eykel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eykel 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Eykel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Eykel. For the veterans among your Eykel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eykel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Eykel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eykel in 1974 was 78, and 95 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eykel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eykel 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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