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Ikenberry Family History

Ikenberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichenberg.

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


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Where is the Ikenberry family from?

You can see how Ikenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikenberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ikenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Ikenberry families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ikenberry's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ikenberry families in 1880.
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What did your Ikenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikenberry. 37% of Ikenberry men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ikenberry women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ikenberry were Lumber Puller and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Lumber Puller
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ikenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikenberry 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ikenberry. 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 149 military records available for the last name Ikenberry. For the veterans among your Ikenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikenberry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ikenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ikenberry in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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