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Eifler Family History

Eifler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone originally from the district bounded by the mid Rhine, Mosel, and Ardennes known as the Eifel.

It is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Eifler family from?

You can see how Eifler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eifler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eifler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Eifler families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eifler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eifler families in 1880.
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What did your Eifler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eifler. 19% of Eifler men worked as a Painter and 30% of Eifler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eifler were Salesman 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

  • Painter
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Eifler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eifler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eifler 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Eifler. 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 833 military records available for the last name Eifler. For the veterans among your Eifler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eifler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Eifler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eifler in 1946 was 41, and 80 in 2003.

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