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Eichstadt Family History

Eichstadt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichstädt (see Eichstaedt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eichstadt family from?

You can see how Eichstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Eichstadt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eichstadt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eichstadt families in 1880.
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What did your Eichstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichstadt. 44% of Eichstadt 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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cutter
    8%

What Eichstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichstadt 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Eichstadt. 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 889 military records available for the last name Eichstadt. For the veterans among your Eichstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichstadt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eichstadt in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichstadt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichstadt 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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