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Ikner Family History

Ikner Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Eichner (or of its northern variant Eickner) or Eigner.

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


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Where is the Ikner family from?

You can see how Ikner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ikner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ikner families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ikner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ikner families in 1880.
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What did your Ikner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikner. 52% of Ikner men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Ikner women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ikner were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ikner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ikner. 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 333 military records available for the last name Ikner. For the veterans among your Ikner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ikner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ikner in 1947 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ikner 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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