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Eickner Family History

Eickner 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: Tickner, Eichner, Rickner, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Ecker

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Where is the Eickner family from?

You can see how Eickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Eickner families living in Mississippi. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eickner's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Eickner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickner 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 Eickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eickner. 45% of Eickner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Eickner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Eickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Eickner. 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 71 military records available for the last name Eickner. For the veterans among your Eickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickner lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Eickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eickner in 1995 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eickner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickner 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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