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Eichelmann Family History

Eichelmann 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: Michelman, Eichmann, Edelmann, Scheumann, Eschmann, Winkelmann

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Where is the Eichelmann family from?

You can see how Eichelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eichelmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eichelmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eichelmann families in 1880.
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What did your Eichelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichelmann. 67% of Eichelmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eichelmann women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farm W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eichelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Eichelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelmann 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Eichelmann. 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 295 military records available for the last name Eichelmann. For the veterans among your Eichelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichelmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eichelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eichelmann in 1962 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichelmann 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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