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Eickler Family History

Eickler 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: Pickler, Dickler, Sickler, Eichler, Bickler, Eckler, Mickler, Zickler

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Where is the Eickler family from?

You can see how Eickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eickler families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Eickler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eickler families in 1880.
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What did your Eickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickler. 26% of Eickler men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Eickler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickler were Mechanic and Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickler 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Eickler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Eickler. For the veterans among your Eickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Eickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eickler in 1966 was 87, and 60 in 2003.

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