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Eighinger Family History

Eighinger 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: Eichinger, Ehinger, Eisinger, Eigner, Reisinger, Dillinger, Fillinger

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Where is the Eighinger family from?

You can see how Eighinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eighinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eighinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Eighinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eighinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eighinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eighinger 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 Eighinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eighinger. 100% of Eighinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Eighinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Eighinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eighinger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eighinger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Eighinger. For the veterans among your Eighinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eighinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Eighinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eighinger in 1964 was 82, and 21 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eighinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eighinger 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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