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Eifert Name Meaning

North German: from the personal name Agifrid composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + frithu ‘peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Eilert, Eisert, Neifert, Elbert, Libert, Reinert, Meffert, Seifert

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Where is the Eifert family from?

You can see how Eifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eifert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eifert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Eifert families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Eifert's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eifert families in 1891.
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What did your Eifert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eifert. 100% of Eifert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eifert 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Eifert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eifert. For the veterans among your Eifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eifert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eifert in 1955 was 25, and 85 in 2004.

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