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Eickhorn Family History

Eickhorn 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: Eichhorn, Eichorn, Eickhoff, Einhorn, Eickholt, Sinkhorn, Eichhorst

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Where is the Eickhorn family from?

You can see how Eickhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickhorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eickhorn families living in Maryland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Eickhorn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Eickhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickhorn 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 Eickhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickhorn. 21% of Eickhorn men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Eickhorn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickhorn were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Eickhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickhorn 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Eickhorn. 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 139 military records available for the last name Eickhorn. For the veterans among your Eickhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickhorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Eickhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eickhorn in 1962 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickhorn 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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