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Eichenstein Family History

Eichenstein 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: Lichtenstein, Eisenstein, Einstein, Schoenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Eichenstein family from?

You can see how Eichenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eichenstein family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eichenstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Eichenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenstein 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 Eichenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rabbi was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichenstein. 100% of Eichenstein men worked as a Rabbi.

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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

  • Rabbi
    100%

What Eichenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Eichenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenstein 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Eichenstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eichenstein. For the veterans among your Eichenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eichenstein in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenstein 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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