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Eigelsbach Family History

Eigelsbach 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: Eisenbach, Himmelsbach, Hengesbach, Gersbach, Lingelbach, Engelsman

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Where is the Eigelsbach family from?

You can see how Eigelsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigelsbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eigelsbach family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eigelsbach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Eigelsbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigelsbach 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 63 census records available for the last name Eigelsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigelsbach 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Eigelsbach. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eigelsbach. For the veterans among your Eigelsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigelsbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eigelsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eigelsbach in 1969 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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