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Eikelberry Family History

Eikelberry 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: Eckelberry, Eikenberry, Ikenberry, Eikleberry, Lineberry, Bilberry

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Where is the Eikelberry family from?

You can see how Eikelberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikelberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikelberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eikelberry families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eikelberry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eikelberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikelberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eikelberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikelberry. 60% of Eikelberry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Unpaid Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Eikelberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikelberry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eikelberry. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eikelberry. For the veterans among your Eikelberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikelberry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eikelberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eikelberry in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2000.

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