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Eikum Family History

Eikum 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: Weikum, Leikam, Mikus, Eike, Eidem, Beckum, Eiker, Eggum, Pikus

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Where is the Eikum family from?

You can see how Eikum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eikum families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eikum's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Eikum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eikum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eikum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eikum. 100% of Eikum men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Eikum women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Eikum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Eikum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikum 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Eikum. 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 48 military records available for the last name Eikum. For the veterans among your Eikum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eikum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eikum in 1966 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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