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Eiken Family History

Eiken Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farms so named from the definite singular form of eik ‘oak’.

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


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Where is the Eiken family from?

You can see how Eiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Eiken families living in Missouri. This was about 59% of all the recorded Eiken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eiken families in 1880.
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What did your Eiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Houser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiken. 55% of Eiken men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Eiken women worked as a Houser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiken were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houser
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • House Work
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiken 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Eiken. 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 164 military records available for the last name Eiken. For the veterans among your Eiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eiken in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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