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Eik Family History

Eik Name 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: Eid, Eck, Sik, Vik, Eike, Eick, Leik, Elk, Erk, Eis

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Where is the Eik family from?

You can see how Eik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Eik families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eik's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eik. 40% of Eik men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eik women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Grader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eik 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Eik. 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 364 military records available for the last name Eik. For the veterans among your Eik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eik in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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