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Eickelberger Family History

Eickelberger 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: Eichelberger, Eichenberger, Echelberger, Eichelberg, Dunkelberger

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Where is the Eickelberger family from?

You can see how Eickelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickelberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eickelberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Eickelberger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eickelberger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Eickelberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickelberger 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 Eickelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickelberger. 29% of Eickelberger men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Eickelberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eickelberger were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Eickelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eickelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickelberger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Eickelberger. 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 109 military records available for the last name Eickelberger. For the veterans among your Eickelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickelberger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Eickelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eickelberger in 1969 was 86, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickelberger 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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