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Eikenbery Family History

Eikenbery 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: Eikenberry, Eisenberg, Ikenberry, Ellenberg, Eichenberg, Ehrenberg

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Where is the Eikenbery family from?

You can see how Eikenbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikenbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eikenbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Eikenbery families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eikenbery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eikenbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikenbery 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 Eikenbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikenbery. 67% of Eikenbery 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Eikenbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Eikenbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikenbery 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eikenbery. 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 56 military records available for the last name Eikenbery. For the veterans among your Eikenbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikenbery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Eikenbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eikenbery in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eikenbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikenbery 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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