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Ikeler Family History

Ikeler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichler.

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


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Where is the Ikeler family from?

You can see how Ikeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikeler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ikeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ikeler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ikeler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ikeler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ikeler 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 Ikeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikeler. 20% of Ikeler men worked as a Labor and 100% of Ikeler women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ikeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Ikeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikeler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ikeler. 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 141 military records available for the last name Ikeler. For the veterans among your Ikeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikeler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ikeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ikeler in 1955 was 62, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ikeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ikeler 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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