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Eichbaum Family History

Eichbaum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eichenbaum, Krichbaum, Birnbaum, Buchsbaum, Kienbaum, Schaum

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Where is the Eichbaum family from?

You can see how Eichbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eichbaum families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eichbaum's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Eichbaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichbaum 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 Eichbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichbaum. 50% of Eichbaum men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eichbaum women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Eichbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichbaum 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Eichbaum. 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 456 military records available for the last name Eichbaum. For the veterans among your Eichbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichbaum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Eichbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eichbaum in 1951 was 35, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichbaum 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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