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Eickmeyer Family History

Eickmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: compound of Middle Low German eke ‘oak’ + Meyer hence a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer who lived by an oak wood.

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


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You can see how Eickmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eickmeyer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eickmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eickmeyer families in 1911.
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What did your Eickmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eickmeyer. 100% of Eickmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickmeyer 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Eickmeyer. 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 360 military records available for the last name Eickmeyer. For the veterans among your Eickmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickmeyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eickmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eickmeyer in 1955 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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