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Eigell Family History

Eigell 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: Edgell, Engell, Engel, Eitel, Elwell, Ezell, Wivell, Feigel, Igel

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Where is the Eigell family from?

You can see how Eigell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eigell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eigell families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eigell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eigell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Eigell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Eigell. 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 38 military records available for the last name Eigell. For the veterans among your Eigell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Eigell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eigell in 1975 was 60, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigell 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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