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Eilker Family History

Eilker 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: Eiker, Kilker, Hilker, Eiler, Wilker, Dicker, Picker, Miller, Bicker

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Where is the Eilker family from?

You can see how Eilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eilker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eilker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Eilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eilker. 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 32 military records available for the last name Eilker. For the veterans among your Eilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilker lifespan?

Average Eilker life expectancy in 1987 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilker 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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