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Eiffe Family History

Eiffe 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: Riffe, Reiff, Riffel, Eike, Fife, Eifler, Biffle, Eide, Eoff, Taffe

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Where is the Eiffe family from?

You can see how Eiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Eiffe families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eiffe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eiffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiffe 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 Eiffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiffe. 100% of Eiffe men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eiffe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Eiffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Eiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiffe 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Eiffe. 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 77 military records available for the last name Eiffe. For the veterans among your Eiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiffe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Eiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eiffe in 1947 was 44, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiffe 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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