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Ikert Family History

Ikert 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: Ikerd, Wikert, Kern, Pinkert, Kertz, Ker, Dickert, Kerr, Ackert

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Where is the Ikert family from?

You can see how Ikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ikert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ikert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ikert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ikert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ikert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ikert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ikert. 100% of Ikert 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Ikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikert 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ikert. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ikert. For the veterans among your Ikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ikert in 1961 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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