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Eikens Family History

Eikens Surname Meaning

Dutch North German and East Frisian: variant (cognate) of Aikens.

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


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Where is the Eikens family from?

You can see how Eikens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eikens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eikens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eikens families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eikens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eikens families in 1880.
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What did your Eikens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eikens. 100% of Eikens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Eikens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eikens 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Eikens. 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 63 military records available for the last name Eikens. For the veterans among your Eikens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eikens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Eikens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eikens in 1966 was 68, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eikens 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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