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Eichenseer Family History

Eichenseer 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: Eichenauer, Eichenberg, Eichinger, Eichner, Eichenberger, Michener

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Where is the Eichenseer family from?

You can see how Eichenseer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenseer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Eichenseer families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eichenseer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eichenseer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenseer 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 Eichenseer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichenseer. 46% of Eichenseer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

What Eichenseer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Eichenseer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenseer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eichenseer. 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 621 military records available for the last name Eichenseer. For the veterans among your Eichenseer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenseer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Eichenseer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eichenseer in 1958 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichenseer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenseer 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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