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Eickmeier Family History

Eickmeier 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: Eickmeyer, Dickmeyer, Richmeier, Reitmeier, Kirchmeier, Birchmeier

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Where is the Eickmeier family from?

You can see how Eickmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Eickmeier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Eickmeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eickmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickmeier 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 Eickmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickmeier. 48% of Eickmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eickmeier women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Eickmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Eickmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickmeier 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Eickmeier. 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 251 military records available for the last name Eickmeier. For the veterans among your Eickmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickmeier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Eickmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eickmeier in 1960 was 40, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickmeier 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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