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Eikanger Family History

Eikanger 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: Erlanger, Eisinger, Stanger, Pranger, Eigner, Ringer, Finger, Sanger

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Eikanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikanger 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Eikanger. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Eikanger. For the veterans among your Eikanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikanger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Eikanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eikanger in 1971 was 89, and 70 in 2001.

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