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Iker Family History

Iker Name Meaning

Americanized form of (Swiss) German Eicher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ker, Ike, Kiker, Wiker, Iyer, Aker, Eiker, Piker, Ikerd, Ikner

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Where is the Iker family from?

You can see how Iker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Iker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Iker families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Iker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Iker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iker. 34% of Iker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
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What Iker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iker 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Iker. 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 792 military records available for the last name Iker. For the veterans among your Iker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Iker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Iker in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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