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Eickman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Eickmann: variant of Eichmann .

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


Similar surnames: Eichman, Wickman, Sickman, Dickman, Hockman, Hickman, Sackman

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Where is the Eickman family from?

You can see how Eickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eickman families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eickman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eickman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickman. 35% of Eickman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Eickman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickman were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickman 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Eickman. 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 253 military records available for the last name Eickman. For the veterans among your Eickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eickman in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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