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Eichberg Family History

Eichberg 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: Kirchberg, Eichelberg, Eicher, Eichenberg, Eichberger, Hochberg

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Where is the Eichberg family from?

You can see how Eichberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eichberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eichberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichberg 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 Eichberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichberg. 37% of Eichberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eichberg women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Plumber
    28%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Eichberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichberg 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Eichberg. 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 501 military records available for the last name Eichberg. For the veterans among your Eichberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eichberg in 1963 was 81, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichberg 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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