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Eilenberger Family History

Eilenberger 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: Eisenberger, Ellenberger, Miltenberger, Weisenberger, Eggenberger

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Where is the Eilenberger family from?

You can see how Eilenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 104 Eilenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Eilenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eilenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilenberger 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 Eilenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilenberger. 26% of Eilenberger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eilenberger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilenberger were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Eilenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eilenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilenberger 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Eilenberger. 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 420 military records available for the last name Eilenberger. For the veterans among your Eilenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eilenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eilenberger in 1963 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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