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Eickelman Family History

Eickelman 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: Eckelman, Rickelman, Michelman, Deckelman, Fackelman, Pinkelman

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Where is the Eickelman family from?

You can see how Eickelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Eickelman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eickelman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eickelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickelman 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 Eickelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickelman. 60% of Eickelman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eickelman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eickelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Eickelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickelman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eickelman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Eickelman. For the veterans among your Eickelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Eickelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eickelman in 1966 was 87, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eickelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickelman 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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