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Eitelberg Family History

Eitelberg 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: Eichelberg, Eisenberg, Heidelberg, Engelberg, Edelberg, Helberg

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Where is the Eitelberg family from?

You can see how Eitelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitelberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eitelberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Eitelberg families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eitelberg's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Eitelberg families in 1891.
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What did your Eitelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eitelberg. 34% of Eitelberg men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Projectionist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Eitelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Eitelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitelberg 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Eitelberg. 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 184 military records available for the last name Eitelberg. For the veterans among your Eitelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitelberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eitelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eitelberg in 1951 was 22, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitelberg 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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