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Eickenhorst Family History

Eickenhorst 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: Eichhorst, Walkenhorst, Eichorst, Eisenhardt, Bockhorst, Eickholt

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Where is the Eickenhorst family from?

You can see how Eickenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Eickenhorst families living in Texas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Eickenhorst's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Eickenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickenhorst 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 Eickenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickenhorst. 40% of Eickenhorst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eickenhorst women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Eickenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Eickenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickenhorst 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Eickenhorst. 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 224 military records available for the last name Eickenhorst. For the veterans among your Eickenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickenhorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eickenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eickenhorst in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickenhorst 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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