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Eikel Family History

Eikel 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: Eitel, Eike, Eiker, Wikel, Eiken, Mikel, Eckel, Eisel, Weikel, Seikel

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Where is the Eikel family from?

You can see how Eikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Eikel families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Eikel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Eikel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikel 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 Eikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikel. 34% of Eikel 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
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Eikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Eikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikel 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Eikel. 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 360 military records available for the last name Eikel. For the veterans among your Eikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eikel in 1957 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikel 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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