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Ikerd Family History

Ikerd Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichert. Compare Ikard.

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


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Where is the Ikerd family from?

You can see how Ikerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ikerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Ikerd families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ikerd's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ikerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ikerd 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 Ikerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikerd. 30% of Ikerd men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ikerd women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ikerd were Farm Laborer and Home.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Home
    12%

What Ikerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ikerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikerd 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ikerd. 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 857 military records available for the last name Ikerd. For the veterans among your Ikerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikerd lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ikerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ikerd in 1949 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ikerd 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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