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Eikey Family History

Eikey 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: Eike, Eiker, Eiken, Ekey, Aikey, Pike, Eitel, Ecker, Eisen, Iley

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Where is the Eikey family from?

You can see how Eikey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eikey families living in West Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eikey's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Eikey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikey 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 Eikey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikey. 43% of Eikey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mill Work
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Eikey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Eikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Eikey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Eikey. For the veterans among your Eikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eikey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eikey in 1964 was 52, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eikey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikey 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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