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Eichenfield Family History

Eichenfield 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: Edenfield, Lichtenfeld, Litchfield, Winfield, Sheffield, Cornfield

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Where is the Eichenfield family from?

You can see how Eichenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eichenfield family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichenfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eichenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Eichenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenfield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eichenfield. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eichenfield. For the veterans among your Eichenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenfield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Eichenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eichenfield in 1977 was 68, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenfield 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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