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Eickendorf Family History

Eickendorf Surname 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: Heckendorf, Beckendorf, Dockendorf, Diefendorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Eickendorf family from?

You can see how Eickendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eickendorf family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eickendorf's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Eickendorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Eickendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickendorf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eickendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Eickendorf. For the veterans among your Eickendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickendorf lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Eickendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eickendorf in 1978 was 76, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickendorf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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