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Eicks Family History

Eicks 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: Eick, Hicks, Ricks, Vicks, Eicke, Wicks, Nicks, Dicks, Reicks, Dick

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Where is the Eicks family from?

You can see how Eicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eicks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eicks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eicks families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eicks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eicks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eicks 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 Eicks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eicks. 56% of Eicks men 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Conductor
    23%
  • Well Driller
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eicks 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Eicks. 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 196 military records available for the last name Eicks. For the veterans among your Eicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eicks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eicks in 1956 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eicks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eicks 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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