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Eikenhorst Family History

Eikenhorst 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: Eichhorst, Eisenhardt, Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Eichorst, Eisenhart

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Where is the Eikenhorst family from?

You can see how Eikenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eikenhorst families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eikenhorst's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Eikenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikenhorst 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 Eikenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eikenhorst. 50% of Eikenhorst men worked as a Farming and 100% of Eikenhorst women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eikenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Eikenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikenhorst 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Eikenhorst. 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 46 military records available for the last name Eikenhorst. For the veterans among your Eikenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Eikenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eikenhorst in 1965 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikenhorst 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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