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Eitelman Family History

Eitelman 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: Eidelman, Gitelman, Teitelman, Kielman, Mittelman, Engelman, Edelman

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Where is the Eitelman family from?

You can see how Eitelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Eitelman families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eitelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eitelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitelman 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 Eitelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Eitelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Eitelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitelman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Eitelman. 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 91 military records available for the last name Eitelman. For the veterans among your Eitelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eitelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eitelman in 1964 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitelman 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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