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Eikenberry Family History

Eikenberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eikenberry family from?

You can see how Eikenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikenberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eikenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eikenberry family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Eikenberry's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eikenberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikenberry 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 Eikenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eikenberry. 31% of Eikenberry men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eikenberry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eikenberry were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Eikenberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eikenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikenberry 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Eikenberry. 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 588 military records available for the last name Eikenberry. For the veterans among your Eikenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikenberry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eikenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eikenberry in 1956 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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