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Eikler Family History

Eikler 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: Eifler, Eiker, Eiler, Eckler, Eisler, Miller, Ecker, Eigner, Bieler

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Where is the Eikler family from?

You can see how Eikler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eikler families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eikler's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Eikler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikler 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 Eikler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikler. 100% of Eikler men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Eikler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Eikler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eikler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Eikler. For the veterans among your Eikler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikler lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Eikler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eikler in 1984 was 63, and 55 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikler 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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