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Eickert Family History

Eickert Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Eichert.

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


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Where is the Eickert family from?

You can see how Eickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eickert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Eickert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eickert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eickert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickert. 34% of Eickert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eickert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickert were Painter and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Eickert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickert 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Eickert. 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 177 military records available for the last name Eickert. For the veterans among your Eickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eickert in 1957 was 27, and 86 in 2004.

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